Measuring improvements in learning outcomes : best practices to assess the value-added of schools.

Value-added estimates are a significant improvement upon measures of school performance currently used in most education systems across OECD countries. They provide a more accurate and valuable quantitative basis for school improvement planning, policy development and for enacting effective school accountability arrangements. This report provides examples of best practices in value-added modeling for measuring school performance.--Publisher's description. Read more... pt. 1. Objectives and use of value-added modelling -- pt. 2. The design of value-added models -- pt. 3. Implementation of a system of value-added modelling. This Groundbreaking Report Provides Examples Of Best Practices In Value-added Modelling For Measuring School Performance.