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Meyer, J. Patrick; Hu, Ann; Li, Sylvia – NWEA, 2023
The Content Proximity Project was designed to improve the content validity of the MAP® Growth™ assessments while retaining the ability for the test to adapt off-grade and meet students wherever they are in their learning. Two main features of the project were the development of an enhanced item selection algorithm, and a spring pilot study…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Mathematics Achievement, Content Validity, Mathematics Tests
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Raksanakorn, Kuljira; Khumsamart, Supattarasak – World Journal of Education, 2020
The present research aimed to investigate current and desirable states of the effective management of primary schools and to develop the model of effective management of primary schools. The present research consisted of 6 phases. In Phase 1, rationale, and related theories and a review of literature were studied to formulate the conceptual…
Descriptors: Models, Administrator Effectiveness, Elementary Schools, Pilot Projects
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Kazaz, Ilknur; Alagözlü, Nuray – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2020
The aim of this study is to develop a measurement tool that evaluates the teaching practicum to shed light on the expectations and attitudes of English teacher candidates in relation to teaching practicum. In this context, two measurement tools; expectation scale and reaction scale were prepared based on the amalgamation of Kirkpatrick Training…
Descriptors: Practicums, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
Jay Schyler Raadt – ProQuest LLC, 2020
In response to concerns about using only standardized multiple-choice assessments, some school districts have moved to using alternative ratings of student achievement with authentic assessments. However, such assessments are often limited in terms of the psychometric validity data supporting their use. The present study mixed quantitative and…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Middle School Students, Scoring Rubrics, Content Validity
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Farhoush, Masoumeh; Majedi, Parisima; Behrangi, Mohammadreza – International Education Studies, 2017
The present paper studies the effects of lesson study as a sample of participative researches in classroom as well as Behrangi Education Management Model in courses by aiming at exploring and allowing students to use the indexes of course concepts as an effective model in learning. The research plan is pre-test, posttest with control group type.…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Educational Administration, Content Validity
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Wiyarsi, Antuni; Çalik, Muammer – International Journal of Science Education, 2019
The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable scale measuring the Indonesians' scientific habits of mind (SHOM) levels via the SSIs in context. The sample of the study consisted of 658 Indonesian people (aged 18-68 years; 385 females and 273 males; mean age: 35.5) randomly drawn from 3 districts of Special Region of Yogyakarta,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Measurement Techniques, Content Validity, Young Adults
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Aldridge, Jill; Fraser, Barry – School Leadership & Management, 2018
The current push for principals' to be accountable for student outcomes has led to a renewed interest in the role of leadership in instructional improvement. This article describes the development and validation of a survey that focused on organisational management features that are likely to bring about improvement in instruction. The development…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Organizational Climate, Educational Environment, Instructional Improvement