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Measuring Large-Scale Program Impact on K-12 Mathematics and Science Learning Norman L. Webb Robert H. Meyer Paula A. White Adding Value to the Mathematics and Science Partnership Evaluations Wisconsin Center for Education Research University of Wisconsin
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Measuring Large-Scale Program Impact on K-12 Mathematics and Science Learning Norman L. Webb Robert H. Meyer Paula A. White Adding Value to the Mathematics and Science Partnership Evaluations Wisconsin Center for Education Research University of Wisconsin A Seminar at the University of California-Irvine October 3, 2003
National Longitudinal Study of Mathematical Abilities (NLSMA) 1962-1967 N=100,000 Students Grade Levels 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 X Pop X X X X X Y Pop X X X X X Z Pop X X X
General Components of an Education System Management Policy Program Student Outcomes
System Attributes • Enabling • Target • Explanatory
Attributes Enabling Capacity Sustainability Target Alignment Saturation Quality Equity Linkages Explanatory Trade-offs Incentives
Coordinated Linked Capacities Lead to System Fitness for Change
Operationalizing Elements of Systemic Reform (Continued) Professional Development
Pre - SSI SSI Figure 10. Breadth and depth assessment for selected SSI components: Arkansas.
Pre - SSI SSI Figure 11. Breadth and depth assessment for selected SSI components:Connecticut.
Pre - SSI SSI Figure 12. Breadth and depth assessment for selected SSI components: Louisiana.
Focus of State SSI and Statewide Achievement Gains from 1992 to 2000
Basic Evaluation Model for Judging the Impact of a MSP ΔAchievement = f (MSP) + ε
SCALE Evaluation Indicator System Input Capacity Action Student Outcomes Student Achievement Context Opportunity To Learn District School Teacher Student Disposition To Learn Student Participation Project SCALE University
Effectiveness of the Urban Systemic Initiative by Grade and Year for the Rasch Scale and EV1 Model
From 1994 to 2000 the Gap in Annual Mathematics Growth as Measured by TAAS Varied by Grade and Year Between White and Black Students Rasch Scale (EV1 Estimates)
From 1994 to 2000 the Gap in Annual Mathematics Growth as Measured by TAAS Varied by Grade and Year Between White and Hispanic Students Rasch Scale (EV1 Estimates)
From 1994 to 2000 the Gap in Annual Mathematics Growth as Measured by TAAS Varied by Grade and Year Between Advantaged and Disadvantaged Students (EV1 Estimates)
Evaluation Design • Indicator System • Experimental Design • Quasi-experimental Design • Qualitative Analysis • Focus Study
Experimental Design • Control Group • Random Assignment • Post Measure • Sufficient N for Power Requirements
Quasi-Experimental Design • Comparison Group • Pre-Post Measures • Replications
Independent Variables • Teacher Knowledge • Teacher Practice • Curriculum • Student Activities • Support • Resources • Professional Development
SCALE Evaluation Indicator System Input Capacity Action Student Outcomes Student Achievement Context Opportunity To Learn District School Teacher Student Disposition To Learn Student Participation Project SCALE University