Value-added Teacher Estimates as Part of Teacher Evaluations: Exploring the Effects of Data and Model Specifications on the Stability of Teacher Value-added Scores

In this study we explored the effects of statistical controls, single versus multiple cohort models, and student sample size on the stability of teacher value-added estimates (VAEs). We estimated VAEs for all 5th grade mathematics teachers in a large urban district by fitting two level mixed models...

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Main Authors: Nicole B Kersting, Mei-Kuang Chen, James W. Stigler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona State University 2013-01-01
Series:Education Policy Analysis Archives
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Online Access:https://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/article/view/1167