VALUE-ADDED MEASURES IN EDUCATION by Douglas N. Harris, Randi Weingarten (Foreword) ( 9781612500003 )

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VALUE-ADDED MEASURES IN EDUCATION
WHAT EVERY EDUCATOR NEEDS TO KNOW

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Douglas N. Harris, Randi Weingarten (Foreword)

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HARVARD EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING GROUP

Pub. date:

1 January, 2011

Pages:

224

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Teacher evaluation, high-stakes testing, earned compensation Value-Added Measures in Education takes an in-depth look at assessment measuring, one of the most controversial umbrella topics in all of education. A must-read for teachers and lawmakers alike."

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In Value-Added Measures in Education, economist and education researcher Douglas N. Harris takes on one of the most hotly debated topics in education. Drawing on his extensive work with schools and districts, he sets out to help educators and policy makers understand this innovative approach to assessment. Written in straightforward language and illustrated with actual student achievement data, this essential volume shows how value-added measurement can help schools make better use of their data and discusses the strengths and limitations of this approach.

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