by Kate Kennedy
First published 2011
Kate Kennedy faces the challenge of proving which teaching methods actually work. She discovers that value-added analysis offers the most statistically reliable way to track how students grow over time. Kennedy must navigate the complexities of district reports, classroom data, and school-wide assessments to build a system that transforms raw numbers into actionable insights. Her five-step approach requires creating supportive conditions, analyzing multi-level reports to identify strengths and weaknesses, crafting targeted improvement plans, putting instructional changes into practice, and continuously evaluating results as each school year begins. Kennedy's field-tested model bridges the gap between data collection and meaningful educational change, offering educators a concrete path from measurement to improved student outcomes.
Genres: education, non-fiction, teaching, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: problem-solving
200 pages · Paperback · Corwin