Measurement and Policy Practices in Educational Accountability

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Focusing on the No Child Left Behind Act, this book analyzes measurement and policy issues up to 2009 through three sections. It compares state educational programs based on National Assessment of Educational Progress scores and proficiency rates, revealing a lack of correlation. It proposes growth models as an alternative to the proficiency percentage for measuring progress. Additionally, it examines different state accountability systems and their effects on school performance. The conclusion discusses the implications of accountability programs and potential future developments.