Value-Added Measures in Education What Every Educator Needs to Know |
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| Author:
| Harris, Douglas N. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61250-000-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Publisher: | Harvard Education Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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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 policymakers understand this innovative approach to assessment, and the issues associated with its use. Written in straightforward language accessible to lay readers and illustrated with data on student achievement, this essential volume shows how value-added measurement can help schools make better use of their data...
More DescriptionDouglas 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 policymakers understand this innovative approach to assessment, and the issues associated with its use. Written in straightforward language accessible to lay readers and illustrated with data on student achievement, 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.