The book applies a data-driven approach to the core questions of elementary school administration.
It shows how a statistical method can clarify the value of intermediate schools, how promotion and non-promotion work in practice, and how age-grade standards affect students and schools.
This volume uses the New York City experience to explain when and how to implement changes in organization, classification, and scheduling. It explains the benefits and limits of different methods, and it provides concrete findings to guide decisions for school leaders and policymakers."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book uses statistical and objective methods to address contemporary problems in elementary school administration, particularly regarding intermediate schools, promotion rates, and age-grade standards. The methods described in this book have gained increasing favor for their ability to derive valid conclusions from indisputable data, free from bias or opinion. The author provides comprehensive introductions to these issues, stating each problem clearly and giving an overview of the principles used in their analysis. Part I focuses on the educational efficiency of intermediate schools and the cost-savings they offer. Part II delves into the challenges of progress and classification of children through the school system, with particular emphasis on the significance of age-grade relationships. This book provides a wealth of data that can be used in determining educational policies, and offers valuable insights for educators seeking to base their practices on facts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331101130_0
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