Choosing a Growth Model: Far More Than Technical Factors
Nearly all states use a measure of student growth in their accountability systems. But how should they choose a model? Our new paper provides guidance.
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Student Growth Measures for Accountability: No, You Don’t Need a Vertical Scale
Student growth measures for accountability do not require a vertical scale and, in fact, may be hampered by one.
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Understanding the Pandemic Effects on Learning Loss and Learning Recovery
The Role of Student Growth & Statewide Testing As of January 2021, the United States is almost completely in the dark as to the pandemic effects on student learning. In […]
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Issues and Considerations that the COVID-19 Pandemic Presents for Measuring Student Growth
Discussing the Implications of Calculating Student Growth Scores for Accountability and Using Growth as a Tool to Analyze the Impact of School Closures on Student Learning The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) […]
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How Did “On Track” Get So “Off Track”?
Colloquial Language Is More Familiar, But Can be More Easily Misinterpreted When Reporting Test Results With the proliferation of large-scale state summative assessments and published results, one could say that […]
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