Survey Notifications

Evaluation of Strategies to Address Unfinished
Learning in Math (ReSolve Math Study)

Appendix D
Survey Contact Materials

May 2023

Table of Contents
Email Invitation – Fall Teacher Survey ........................................................................................................ 3
Email Reminder 1 – Fall Teacher Survey ..................................................................................................... 4
Email Reminder 2 – Fall Teacher Survey ..................................................................................................... 5
Email Reminder 3 – Fall Teacher Survey ..................................................................................................... 6
Email Reminder 4 – Fall Teacher Survey ..................................................................................................... 7
Email Reminder 5 – Fall Teacher Survey ..................................................................................................... 8
Email Invitation – Spring Teacher Survey .................................................................................................... 9
Email Reminder 1 – Spring Teacher Survey .............................................................................................. 10
Email Reminder 2 – Spring Teacher Survey .............................................................................................. 10
Email Reminder 3 – Spring Teacher Survey .............................................................................................. 12
Email Reminder 4 – Spring Teacher Survey .............................................................................................. 13
Email Reminder 5 – Fall Teacher Survey ................................................................................................... 14
Email Invitation – Leader Survey ............................................................................................................... 15
Email Reminder 1 – Leader Survey ............................................................................................................ 16
Email Reminder 2 – Leader Survey ............................................................................................................ 17
Email Reminder 3 – Leader Survey ............................................................................................................ 18
Email Reminder 4 – Leader Survey ............................................................................................................ 19
Email Reminder 5 –Leader Survey ............................................................................................................. 20

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Email Invitation – Fall Teacher Survey

To:
Subject Line: Welcome to the ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

Dear ,

I’m writing to ask for your participation in a survey that Westat, MDRC, and study partners are
conducting for the U.S. Department of Education about the use of digital products to support math
instruction in 4th and 5th grade. We are asking 4th and 5th grade teachers at schools who committed to
participation in the study to answer some questions about their background, teaching experience, and
instructional practices. Your participation and insights will help inform the decision making of policy
makers, schools, and educators across the country.

The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. As a token of appreciation for your time, you will
receive $15 for completing this survey.

To get started, please click on the link below:

Your participation in this survey is voluntary, and your responses come under the confidentiality and data
protection requirements of the Institute of Education Sciences (The Education Sciences Reform Act of
2002, Title I, Part E, Section 183). Once you’ve completed the survey, the link will no longer be
accessible to anyone. It will not be possible to identify any individual in any reports we produce. If you
have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact our study team at or call
.

We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in completing this survey by .

Many thanks,
< SENDER NAME >

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Email Reminder 1 – Fall Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: Reminder: Take the Dept. Of Ed. ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

Dear ,

As we wrote to you on , we would appreciate your participation in a
survey that Westat, MDRC, and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education about math
instruction in 4th and 5th grade. We are asking teachers at schools involved in the study to answer some
questions about their background, teaching experience, and instructional practices. Your participation in
this voluntary survey is important to developing an understanding of how best to accelerate student
learning in math.

We expect the survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and you will receive $15 as a token of
our appreciation for completing this survey.

Please click on the link below to get started on the survey, which should be completed by at the latest.

Thank you for your help in making this research a success, and if you have any questions or concerns,
don’t hesitate to reach out to our study team at or call .

Sincerely,

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Email Reminder 2 – Fall Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: [ACTION NEEDED] Important Dept. of ED Study - Math Teacher Survey

Dear ,

I know that this is a busy time of year in and how valuable your time is.
I am hoping that you could give 10 minutes to help us collect important information for a study
commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education about math instruction in 4th and 5th grade. You will
receive $15 as a token of our appreciation for completing this voluntary survey.

Please click on the link below to begin the survey. Please complete the survey by .

Thank you in advance for your participation in this survey! Your responses are important! Only through
your participation do we get the information necessary to accelerate student learning in math. If any
questions or concerns arise, please contact the study team at or call .

Sincerely,

5 

Email Reminder 3 – Fall Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: [TIME SENSITIVE] Important ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

,

I am trying to reach you and ask for your help in gathering information important to a national study
about the use of digital products to accelerate student learning in math.

Please take 10 minutes of your time to respond to this voluntary survey about your background and math
instruction that Westat, MDRC and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education. You
will receive $15 as a token of our appreciation for completing this survey.

Just click on this link and follow the instructions. Please complete the survey by .

If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact me at or .

We look forward to receiving your responses!

Regards,

6 

Email Reminder 4 – Fall Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: Last 2 days to take the ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

Dear ,

My name is ; I’m emailing you from Westat. I have been trying to contact you since
to request your assistance with an important research study that
Westat, MDRC, and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education.

I noticed that you have not yet participated in the survey, and I wanted to take the opportunity to ask for
your help. I value your time and realize you must be very busy at this time of year. However, I want to
make sure you understand the importance of this research. The information we are seeking regarding your
background, teaching experience, and instructional practices will help inform the decision making of
policy makers, schools, and educators across the country.

The voluntary survey should only take 10 minutes, and you will receive $15 as a token of our
appreciation for completing this survey. The survey closes in 2 days,
and we would greatly appreciate you taking it at the following link before then:

I’d love to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about this study. Please feel free to contact
our study team at or .

Many thanks for your consideration,

7 

Email Reminder 5 – last email – Fall Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: Last day to share your experience for U.S. Dept. of Ed’s ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

,

We have not yet received a response from you on the ReSolve Math study teacher survey that Westat,
MDRC, and study partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education. It is important that we
hear from teachers so that we can have a complete and accurate understanding of math instruction at your
school.

Participation is quick, easy, and voluntary – please simply click on this link and follow the instructions by
. You will receive $15 as a token of our appreciation for completing
this survey.

I’d love to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about this study. Please feel free to contact
our study team at or .

Many thanks for your consideration,

8 

Email Invitation – Spring Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: Welcome to the ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

Dear ,

I’m writing to ask for your participation in a survey that Westat, MDRC, and study partners are
conducting for the U.S. Department of Education about the use of digital products to support math
instruction in 4th and 5th grade. We are asking 4th and 5th grade teachers at schools who committed to
participation in the study to answer some questions about their classrooms, including their instructional
practices and materials, and to share their perceptions of their students’ learning experience. Your
participation and insights will help inform the decision making of policy makers, schools, and educators
across the country.

The survey will take about 25 minutes to complete. As a token of appreciation for your time, you will
receive $25 for completing this survey.

To get started, please click on the link below:

Your participation in this survey is voluntary, and your responses come under the confidentiality and data
protection requirements of the Institute of Education Sciences (The Education Sciences Reform Act of
2002, Title I, Part E, Section 183). Once you’ve completed the survey, the link will no longer be
accessible to anyone. It will not be possible to identify any individual in any reports we produce. If you
have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact our study team at or call
.

We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in completing this survey by .

Many thanks,
< SENDER NAME >

9 

Email Reminder 1 – Spring Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: Reminder: Take the Dept. Of Ed. ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

Dear ,

As we wrote to you on , we would appreciate your participation in a
survey that Westat, MDRC, and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education about math
instruction in 4th and 5th grade. We are asking teachers at schools involved in the study to answer some
questions about their classrooms, including their instructional practices and materials, and to share their
perceptions of their students’ learning experience. Your participation in this voluntary survey is important
to developing an understanding of how best to accelerate student learning in math.

We expect the survey will take about 25 minutes to complete, and you will receive $25 as a token of
our appreciation for completing this survey.

Please click on the link below to get started on the survey, which should be completed by at the latest.

Thank you for your help in making this research a success, and if you have any questions or concerns,
don’t hesitate to reach out to our study team at or call .

Sincerely,

10 

Email Reminder 2 – Spring Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: [ACTION NEEDED] Important Dept. of ED Study - Math Teacher Survey

Dear ,

I know that this is a busy time of year in and how valuable your time is.
I am hoping that you could give 25 minutes to help us collect important information for a study
commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education about math instruction in 4th and 5th grade. You will
receive $25 as a token of our appreciation for completing this voluntary survey.

Please click on the link below to begin the survey. Please complete the survey by .

Thank you in advance for your participation in this survey! Your responses are important! Only through
your participation do we get the information necessary to accelerate student learning in math. If any
questions or concerns arise, please contact the study team at or call .

Sincerely,

11 

Email Reminder 3 – Spring Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: [TIME SENSITIVE] Important ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

,

I am trying to reach you and ask for your help in gathering information important to a national study
about the use of digital products to accelerate student learning in math.

Please take 25 minutes of your time to respond to this voluntary survey about your background and math
instruction that Westat, MDRC and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education. You
will receive $25 as a token of our appreciation for completing this survey.
Just click on this link and follow the instructions. Please complete the survey by .

If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact me at or .
We look forward to receiving your responses!

Regards,

12 

Email Reminder 4 – Spring Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: Last 2 days to take the ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

Dear ,

My name is ; I’m emailing you from Westat. I have been trying to contact you since
to request your assistance with an important research study that
Westat, MDRC, and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education.

I noticed that you have not yet participated in the survey, and I wanted to take the opportunity to ask for
your help. I value your time and realize you must be very busy at this time of year. However, I want to
make sure you understand the importance of this research. The information we are seeking about your
classroom, including their instructional practices and materials, and your perceptions of your students
learning experience will help inform the decision making of policy makers, schools, and educators across
the country.

The voluntary survey should only take 25 minutes, and you will receive $25 as a token of our
appreciation for completing this survey. The survey closes in 2 days,
and we would greatly appreciate you taking it at the following link before then:

I’d love to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about this study. Please feel free to contact
our study team at or .

Many thanks for your consideration,

13 

Email Reminder 5 – last email – Spring Teacher Survey
To:
Subject Line: Last day to share your experience for U.S. Dept. of Ed’s ReSolve Math Teacher Survey

,

We have not yet received a response from you on the ReSolve Math study teacher survey that Westat,
MDRC, and study partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education. It is important that we
hear from teachers so that we can have a complete and accurate understanding of math instruction at your
school.

Participation is quick, easy, and voluntary – please simply click on this link and follow the instructions by
. You will receive $25 as a token of our appreciation for completing
this survey.

I’d love to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about this study. Please feel free to contact
our study team at or .

Many thanks for your consideration,

14 

Email Invitation – Leader Survey
To:
Subject Line: Welcome to the ReSolve Instructional Leader Survey

Dear ,

I’m writing to ask for your participation in a survey that Westat, MDRC, and study partners are
conducting for the U.S. Department of Education about the use of digital products to support math
instruction in 4th and 5th grade. We are asking an instructional leader most familiar with 4th and 5th grade
math instruction at schools committed to participating in the study to answer some questions about the
implementation of digital math products and math teachers' instructional practices more broadly. Your
participation and insights will help inform the decision making of policy makers, schools, and educators
across the country.
The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. As a token of appreciation for your time, you will
receive $20 for completing this survey.

To get started, please click on the link below and complete the survey by :

Your participation in this survey is voluntary, and your responses come under the confidentiality and data
protection requirements of the Institute of Education Sciences (The Education Sciences Reform Act of
2002, Title I, Part E, Section 183). Once you’ve completed the survey, the link will no longer be
accessible to anyone. It will not be possible to identify any individual in any reports we produce. If you
have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact our study team at or .

We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in completing this survey.

Many thanks,
< SENDER NAME >

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Email Reminder 1 – Leader Survey
To:
Subject Line: Reminder: Take the Dept. Of Ed. ReSolve Instructional Leader Survey

Dear ,

As we wrote to you on , I would appreciate your participation in a
voluntary survey that Westat, MDRC, and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education
about math instruction in 4th and 5th grade. We are asking instructional leaders most familiar with 4th and
5th grade math instruction at schools involved in the study to answer questions about the implementation
of supplemental digital math products and math teachers' instructional practices more broadly.
Your participation in this survey is important to developing an understanding of how best to accelerate
student math learning.
We expect the survey will take about 15 minutes to complete, and you will receive $20 as a token of
our appreciation for completing this survey. Please complete the
survey by .

Please click on the link below to get started.

Thank you for your help in making this research a success and don’t hesitate to reach out to our study
team at or with any questions or concerns!

Sincerely,

16 

Email Reminder 2 – Leader Survey
To:
Subject Line: [ACTION NEEDED] Important Dept. Of Ed Resolve Math Instructional Leader Survey

Dear ,

I know that this is a busy time of year in and how valuable your time is.
As you are most familiar with 4th and 5th grade math instruction at your school, I am hoping that you
could give 15 minutes to help us collect important information for a study commissioned by the U.S.
Department of Education about math instruction in 4th and 5th grade. You will receive $20 as a token of
our appreciation for completing this survey.

Please click on the link below to begin this voluntary survey. Please complete the survey by

Thank you in advance for your participation in this survey! Your responses are important! Only through
full participation of instructional leaders like you do we get the information necessary to identify the best
approaches to accelerating student learning in math. If any questions or concerns arise, please contact the
study team or .

Sincerely,

17 

Email Reminder 3 – Leader Survey
To:
Subject Line: [TIME SENSITIVE] Important ReSolve Math Instructional Leader Survey

,
I am trying to reach you, as a school leader who is most familiar with 4th and 5th grade math instruction
and ask for your help in gathering information for a study about the best approaches to accelerating
student learning in upper elementary school math with digital products.
Please take 15 minutes of your time to respond to a voluntary survey about the implementation of
supplemental digital math products and math teachers' instructional practices that Westat, MDRC, and
partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education.
Just click on this link and follow the instructions. Please complete the survey by .

If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please feel free to contact our study team at
or .
We look forward to receiving your responses!

Regards,

18 

Email Reminder 4 – Leader Survey
To:
Subject Line: Last 2 days to take the ReSolve Math Leader Survey

Dear ,

My name is ; I’m emailing you from Westat. I have been trying to contact you since
to request your assistance with an important research study that
Westat, MDRC, and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education.

I noticed that you have not yet participated in the survey, and I wanted to take the opportunity to ask for
your help. I value your time and realize you must be very busy at this time of year. However, I want to
make sure you understand the importance of this research. The information we are seeking regarding the
implementation of supplemental digital math products and math teachers' instructional practices will help
inform the decision making of policy makers, schools, and educators across the country.

This voluntary survey should only take 15 minutes, and you will be given a $20 gift card as a thank you
for your time. The survey closes in 2 days (on ), and we would greatly appreciate you taking it at the following link before then:

If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please feel free to contact our study team at
or .

Many thanks for your consideration,

19 

Email Reminder 5 – last email – Leader Survey
To:
Subject Line: Last day to share your experience for the U.S. Dept. of Ed ReSolve Math Leader Survey

,

We have not yet received a response from you on the ReSolve Math study teacher survey that Westat,
MDRC and partners are conducting for the U.S. Department of Education. It is important that we hear
from instructional leaders who are most familiar with 4th and 5th grade math instruction so that we can
have a complete and accurate assessment of math instruction, digital math products and teacher
experiences at the school level.

Participation is quick, easy, and voluntary – please simply click on this link and follow the instructions by
. You will receive $20 as a token of our appreciation for completing
this survey.

I’d love to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about this study. Please feel free to contact
our study team at or .

Many thanks for your consideration,

20