This article presents the results of an evaluation study in Physical Education (PE) in which 23 schools, 49 classes and 1142 year 4 Cypriot students participated. This study attempted to identify the extent to which a theoretical framework of educational effectiveness research based on Creemers' model can be developed. The relationship between…

This paper reports the results of a meta-analysis in which the dynamic model of educational effectiveness is used as a framework to search for school factors associated with student achievement. The methods and results of a synthesis of 67 studies are presented. Findings reveal that effective schools are able to develop policies and take actions…

Examines whether it is possible to combine two previously separate objectives of baseline assessment in mathematics: (1) use of baseline assessment for formative reasons, and (2) for value added functions. Presents empirical research findings of Cypriot pupils' mathematics skills/knowledge upon entry to primary school and at the end of Year 2. (BT)