Sentences with phrase «classroom beyond test scores»

Although still nascent in some cases, early childhood instructional measures can provide states ways to measure results in the classroom beyond test scores.

Not exact matches

The information proves — yet again — that standardized test scores are driven primarily by factors far beyond the control of the classroom teacher.

Using multiple measures such as teacher evaluations, classroom observation and student test scores, TNTP rated about half the teachers in their 10th year or beyond as below «effective» in core instructional practices such as developing students» critical thinking.

Putting aside the broader problems associated with using standardized mastery tests to measure educational outcomes; there is overwhelming evidence that test scores are impacted by a number of factors beyond simply what is going on in the classroom.

This absurd, unfair and ignorant policy is state law despite the fact that every academic study has shown that standardized test scores are driven primarily by poverty, language barriers and the impact of students with special education challenges... all factors for beyond the control of Connecticut's classroom teachers.

At the school level, value - added means essentially the same thing — the measurement of how well a school purportedly grew its students from one year to the next, when students» growth in test scores over time are aggregated beyond the classroom and to the school - wide level.

Beyond what test - scores may reveal about content learning, students also learn lessons that each teacher transmits, embedded in the classroom environment — ways to process information, knowing when to ask questions, knowing how to sit and act attentive.