Hit the Books literacy program, the National Literacy Secretariat of Human Resources Development Canada commissioned an independent evaluation in the Fall of 1997. One hundred and three teachers from across Canada, who use the CTF materials, were polled by means of in-depth telephone interviews. Teachers reported that students had a greater interest in learning overall and were reading more often with noted improvements in vocabulary, spelling and grammar.
All items appear to be used extensively by teachers in the classroom.
The results also attested to the HTB's program flexibility. According to teachers, the program s appeal was universal, regardless of the geographic location, students academic proficiency, gender or interests. Generally, students responded in a similarly positive manner. Their responses were described as enthusiastic and excited. In conclusion, the evaluation report recommended to the National Literacy Secretariat that the Hit the Books program be maintained as an effective resource for encouraging strong literacy skills, and that it remain flexible in order to meet diverse teacher and classroom needs.