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L.A. Unified board makes first statements about test score analysis of teachers

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.latimes.com (Views: 55, Clicks: 5) View Story

Most members say the current way of evaluating teachers needs to be reworked; some add parents deserve more information about instructors. Some criticize The Times' publication of database.

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#1 by nitajo posted ago

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Value-added analysis uses the change from year to year in a student's performance on standardized test scores to estimate a teacher's effectiveness. The method is controversial, particularly with teachers unions, but has been embraced by a growing number of school districts nationwide and the Obama administration as a way to bring an objective measure to teacher evaluations.

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