The Class Pet: Does Having a Class Pet Make Kids More Responsible? (The Impact Evaluation Series for Children) - Softcover

Kaur, Jasleen

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798999939449

Publisher: Jasleen Kaur, 2025

Synopsis

Does having a class pet REALLY make kids more responsible? Or were they becoming more responsible anyway?

When Class A gets a hamster named Mr. Whiskers while Class B doesn't, twins Momo and Puri notice something puzzling - both classes are getting more responsible over time! So how can they tell if Mr. Whiskers actually made a difference? By comparing how much each class improved! Through this classroom adventure, they discover the clever way researchers track changes over time to find what truly causes what.

Perfect for curious kids ages 5-13 who love animals, classroom stories, and understanding cause-and-effect.

✨ What Makes This Special:

• Teaches how scientists separate real effects from natural changes (the method economists rely on!)
• Features an adorable hamster that makes the concept memorable
• Grows with your child - early readers enjoy the class pet story, older kids grasp the comparison method
• Builds critical thinking: "How do we know if something worked, or if things were changing anyway?"

Parents and educators love this series because it:

• Makes sophisticated research concepts accessible through beloved classroom experiences
• Teaches kids that timing and comparison matter when drawing conclusions
• Perfect for advanced readers, gifted programs, or homeschool science curriculum
• Great conversation starter about responsibility, pets, and how we measure growth

"Building tomorrow's problem-solvers, one story at a time."

📚 This is Volume 5 of The Impact Evaluation Series for Children - a groundbreaking series that introduces real research methods through stories kids love.

Reading Tips Inside! Includes guidance for parents on how to spark discussions about evidence, change over time, and the scientific method - no technical background needed.

About this title

About the Author

Jasleen is a policy researcher and data analyst with a PhD in Public Policy from UT Austin, where her dissertation examined gender dynamics in international development organizations through analysis of 3,500 Asian Development Bank projects. Her research expertise spans experimental design, causal inference, and large-scale impact evaluation, developed through roles at prestigious institutions including J-PAL South Asia. At J-PAL, she led a randomized controlled trial with nearly 8,000 participants evaluating gender interventions across rural India. At the time of writing this book, she is working at Uptogether as a Survey Analyst, conducting longitudinal analysis of cash transfer impacts. She specializes in translating complex statistical analyses into actionable policy recommendations. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. She is driven by the belief that rigorous data analysis can inform more effective, equitable policies that strengthen communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jasleen Kaur
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798999939449
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 28