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Journal article

Do response styles affect estimates of growth on social-emotional constructs? Evidence from four years of longitudinal survey scores

This study explored how response style affects estimates of growth.

By: James Soland, Megan Kuhfeld

Topics: Social-emotional learning, Growth modeling, Measurement & scaling

1970
White paper

Finding root causes effectively: A powerful way to improve schools

Using experience gained by facilitating the determination of root causes in schools and in industrial settings, as well as lessons from research and literature both within and outside of education, this paper provides a recommend process, and detailed protocols and tools for defining problems to be investigated and determining their root causes.

By: Andrew Hegedus

Topics: High-growth schools & practices

2010
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Do high flyers maintain their altitude?

In the visualizations in this exhibit, you can compare the performance and growth of various groups of high achievers to that of their peers over multiple years.

By: Yun Xiang, Michael Dahlin, John Cronin, Robert Theaker, Sarah Durant

Topics: High-growth schools & practices, Equity

2011
Data visualization

A level playing field: College readiness standards

Some of our assumptions about the growth and performance of students from high-poverty schools relative to their peers from wealthier schools may be challenged in this data gallery, where you can explore how school poverty level interacts with student growth, college readiness, and college access.

By: Michael Dahlin, Beth Tarasawa

Topics: College & career readiness, Equity

2013
Journal article

Moving from data to making a difference

The problems faced within education resemble the problems in many social settings in that they lack clear definitions, have many potential causes, lack simple solutions, and defy straightforward measurement. In this article, Andrew Hegedus shares a view on the types of problems faced in education and outlines key characteristics of a process that begins with collecting data and ends with evaluating progress.

By: Andrew Hegedus

Topics: Empowering educators, High school, High-growth schools & practices

2013
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Using test scores for teacher evaluation: Why caution is necessary

This article offers insight and guidance on issues to think about before tests are used as an evaluation tool and to help ensure better choices are made about the role test scores play in a teacher’s evaluation.

By: Nate Jensen, John Cronin, Andrew Hegedus

Topics: Student growth & accountability policies, Empowering educators

2013
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An investigation of examinee test-taking effort on a large-scale assessment

Most previous research involving the study of response times has been conducted using locally developed instruments. The purpose of the current study was to examine the amount of rapid-guessing behavior within a commercially available, low-stakes instrument.

By: Steven Wise, J. Carl Setzer, Jill R. van den Heuvel, Guangming Ling

Topics: School & test engagement, Measurement & scaling, Student growth & accountability policies

2013
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