The Classroom Appraisal of Resources and Demands (CARD, elementary version) was used to investigate teacher stress among a sample of elementary teachers (n = 521). The CARD measures teacher stress by examining the subjective experience of both classroom demands and resources provided by the school, and thereby attempts to capture the situationally…

Traditional letter and number grades are inaccurate and harmful to children, while research indicates that standards-based grading is both more accurate and better for all stakeholders. However, despite standards-based report cards (SBRCs) coming in many forms, the best number and arrangement of performance level descriptors (PLDs) remains…

A simple, flexible approach of planning for small colleges is presented after which action can be patterned. Alternative methods are described for carrying out the important activities found in most processes designed to generate a long-range institutional plan. A rationale for planning is offered along with a discussion of what planning can do…

The author's school is a founding member of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools, which includes all sorts of institutions--some in highly affluent communities, others with vastly more socioeconomically diverse populations, and some with strong percentages of international students. Individual members' approaches to…

Given the hypothesis that card games form a strong tool capable of shaping the aforementioned interest, this study has developed a card game called Math Zap as a pedagogical tool for numeracy skills development in the context of mental computation. It is geared towards investigating the efficacy of this Math Zap card game, in facilitating the…

The guide is intended to assist Extension Service Supervisors plan and carry out activities to help their subordinates adjust to new jobs and become meaningfully productive as soon as possible. Modification to fit specific requirements is recommended. The orientation process is described, and its seven phases are treated separately: personal…

Forty-four children identified as learning disabled were administered Harter's Scale of Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Orientation in the Classroom. Scores were correlated with several indices of school behavior, standardized achievement test scores, report-card grades, and teachers' behavioral ratings. No pattern was evidenced between the scale and…

Education policymakers view transparency and accountability as critical to the success of schools. To support these goals, the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has developed an online school report card for communicating information about the characteristics and performance of schools. To support OSSE's…

A condensed student profile is a quick reference tool that can provide a comprehensive overview of all vital information that is known about a particular student. A sample form includes sections for vital statistics, test scores, report card information, sociogram, personality test, parent questionnaire, health record, attendance, and whether…

This dissertation examined the effects of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) on academic achievement in the state of Alabama as measured by the scores of the Alabama Reading and Math Test (ARMT) for fourth graders. In this study, four districts that implemented PBS prior to 2005-2006 school year were matched with four like districts that had not…

The organizational structure of this manual parallels the evolutionary stages in school improvement--needs assessment, planning, implementation, and outcomes. The manual provides procedures for data-based management and includes within each section, sample instruments, data collection and analyses procedures, and questions for decision-making. The…

This document focuses on the question of validity of the AAHPER Youth Fitness Test. Major emphasis of the study is on comparisons between the original test and the UND Revision. Part 1 provides an introduction to the test battery and considers the reliability of the test items and the establishment of validity based on comparisons between the…

The booklet on home economics student and program evaluation presents a variety of measuring instruments for teachers in learning about students and assessing their academic growth. Brief opening sections discuss the philosophy and objectives of evaluation, plans for evaluation programs, test construction, and construction of checklists or score…

In this phenomenological study, seven K-8 school principals who have made measurable advances in achievement gap scores were interviewed to understand the lived experiences that informed their successful leadership practices. Annually, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) releases Ohio School Report Cards (n.d.), a statewide report that contains…

The Data Quality Campaign (DQC) has been reviewing state report cards for the past seven years. They continue to examine the landscape of state report cards because they believe states must increase transparency and build trust by sharing information. But after many years, it was time to look at state report cards with fresh eyes. In addition to…