Research using Live Ink

Immediate Increase in Reading Comprehension Scores.

Among College-Level Readers, Live Ink raised Reading Comprehension scores by 40%, on average, compared to Block text reading scores. This increase occurred instantly, without needing any practice with Live Ink.

Those who read poorly with Block text appeared to benefit more from Live Ink than did those who already read Block text well.

One Full Grade-Level Increase in Academic Performance. 

In a yearlong field study among 9th graders who used Live Ink for their World History textbook, Live Ink resulted in a full grade-point increase in students' test scores -- compared to control students, who used the standard, block format textbook.

Eyestrain Reduced by 4-fold.

Live Ink format reduced the frequency of readers' eyestrain by 4-fold compared to conventional Block Text.

Instant Benefits for 85% of Readers.

Overall, among college-level readers, 85% immediately experienced at least one of the following benefits of Live Ink:

Doubling of Reading Comprehension (33% of readers).

Elimination of Eyestrain (31% of readers).

Instant Preference for Live Ink over Block Text (60% of readers). Instant preference among high school readers was even higher, at 80%..

US Department of Education Research Award.

Similar findings have been made in field studies across a wide range of ages, including grade school, middle and high school, and college-level readers.

The United States Department of Education has awarded Walker Reading Technologies a research grant to expand its research and technology development. Click here for details.