Two school systems randomly assigned two classes each of Grades 3 to 12 students to learn the principles and tools. Taught students (n = 1220) evidenced statistically significantly higher posttest scores than control students (n = 4480) for Grades 3–12 after a year's instruction. Higher posttest scores for one system on the application of the principles and tools were attributed to time spent on instruction.
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