TEA-DATE Project: Module 3 Initial Thoughts

Module 3: Measurement and Data Capacity

Initial Thoughts

Now that you have watched the Challenge Scenario, write out your initial responses to the challenge questions below. To save your initial thoughts and move on to the Resources and Perspectives page, hit "next" button below.

Challenge Question #1: Do you think attainment-oriented measures are adequate for assessing teacher and school effectiveness, or are growth and value-added measures more accurate?

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Challenge Question #2: How are you going to measure performance at the early grades, in the upper grades, and in subjects without standardized tests?

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Challenge Question #3: How do we achieve balance in the measurement system so that the things we value get taught in the ways we want them to be taught?

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Challenge Question #4: How can a district ensure a high level of data quality?

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Challenge Question #5: How can a district communicate clearly to all constituent groups regarding its measures of teacher and school effectiveness and the determination of awards?

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Note: if you cannot complete this module in one sitting, it would probably be best that you copy/paste your thoughts into a text document that you can save, so you can copy/paste your thoughts back in the boxes when you are ready to complete the module.

Otherwise, please click the "Next" button to continue.