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Direct linkPublic Education Network, 2005
Quality teachers are the single greatest determinant of student achievement. Teacher education, ability, and experience account for more variation in student achievement than all other factors. Studies have found that 40 to 90 percent of the difference in student test scores can be attributed to teacher quality. Knowing the subject matter,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Teacher Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Teacher Education
