Lexia PowerUp® Literacy for Secondary

The studies summarized in the tables below provide an evidence base establishing the efficacy of PowerUp. Included are early studies on the precursor to PowerUp – Lexia Strategies for Older Students (S.O.S.) – together with more recent empirical studies on PowerUp. Seven of the 14 studies on PowerUp are published in peer-reviewed, scientific journals. Find out more here.

Sensory Language activity in Level 11 of the Comprehension strand is designed to address skills gaps at the Key Stage 2 level. Through carefully sequenced learning, pupils build the knowledge and confidence needed to analyse how language shapes meaning. Watch demo video here.

Parts of Speech activity in Level 3 of the Grammar strand is designed to address skills gaps at Key Stage 2 level. Through structured, cumulative practice, pupils build a clear understanding of how different types of words function and how they work together within a sentence. Watch demo video here.

The Latin Roots activity in Level 13 of the Word Study strand is designed to support learners working at Key Stage 3 level. By developing a deeper understanding of morphological roots, pupils are better equipped to access subject-specific and academic language across the curriculum. Watch demo video here.