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Raise Student Achievement with the #1 Predictive Classroom Walkthrough 

RigorWalk® is the #1 research-validated classroom walkthrough that predicts achievement, associated with 4–6-point annual gains in school proficiency.

  1. Focused on evidence linked to achievement

  2. Provides real-time, schoolwide insight and trends that predict achievement gains on state tests

  3. Supports measurable improvement goals and progress monitoring

     

800+ schools | 250,000+ classroom walkthroughs

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Trusted by Schools and Districts Nationwide

Why Most Walkthrough Tools Fail to Improve Achievement

Most walkthrough tools collect data. But data alone does not improve student achievement. 

Typical tools:

  • Track disconnected indicators that dilute focus

  • Emphasize teacher moves instead of student learning evidence

  • Require manual spreadsheet analysis to find trends

  • Are not research-validated against student achievement

Without a predictive instructional metric, leaders cannot know whether changes in instruction will translate into higher proficiency.

RigorWalk Pinpoints the Instructional Systems Holding Achievement Back 

  • Measures a focused set of observable research-validated indicators

  • Identifies priority focus areas for maximum impact

  • Supports measurable 45-day goals and progress monitoring

  • Links instructional practice to measurable achievement gains

This is not another checklist or compliance tool. It is a system-level instructional metric. 

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How Leaders Use RigorWalk

Leaders conduct brief walkthroughs across several classrooms—typically under 10 minutes each—capturing evidence using a research-validated rubric on an iPad, phone, or computer.

Stronger Instructional Leadership Starts with Clearer Data

When instructional rigor is clearly defined and consistently measured:

  • Principals develop a shared language for improvement

  • District leaders gain actionable visibility across schools

  • Professional learning becomes targeted and measurable

When leaders focus on the right instructional indicators consistently, achievement follows. 

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See how district leaders use RigorWalk to raise achievement across schools. 

Bring Predictive Insight to Your School or District 

Schedule a personalized demo with an experienced education leader. You’ll:

  • See how RigorWalk aggregates trend data

  • Learn how leaders monitor and achieve improvement goals

  • Discuss implementation and pricing options