Value-Added and the Use of Student Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers
Practice Area Division(s): Education
Topic: Legislation, Policy, and Accessibility
Session Type: Fishbowl
The use of indicators based on student achievement to evaluate teacher effectiveness is often mandated by political decision-makers. And, although the calculations can be performed, how do they function? This fishbowl session will address the concept of value-added and the questions, concerns and observations of members of the audience with two experts in assessment, Drs. Henry Braun and Mark Reckase, as leaders of the session. Dr. Alina von Davier will moderate. Short introductory remarks will be followed by a lively interchange.
Presenters: Henry Braun, Boston College; Mark Reckaase, Michigan State University; Alina von Davier, Educational Testing Service (ETS)
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