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The Case for and against Homework
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Marzano, Robert J.; Pickering, Debra J. – Educational Leadership, 2007
We now stand at an interesting intersection in the perennial debate about the merits of homework, write Marzano and Pickering. Arguments against homework are becoming louder and more popular; at the same time, research is providing growing evidence that homework can be useful when employed effectively. After reviewing three recent books that have…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Homework, Indigenous Knowledge
Question: Do Standardized Tests Measure General Cognitive Skills? Answer: No.
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Marzano, Robert J.; Costa, Arthur L. – Educational Leadership, 1988
When the Stanford and CTBS achievement batteries were analyzed, two major findings emerged: (1) the test items included only nine of the 22 general cognitive operations; and (2) the required general cognitive operations had little to do with student achievement on these tests. Implications and alternative assessment techniques are discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Alternative Assessment, Cognitive Processes
Leadership that Sparks Learning
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Waters, J. Timothy; Marzano, Robert J.; McNulty, Brian – Educational Leadership, 2004
An analysis done to examine the effect of school leadership on student achievement revealed that effective leadership could boost student achievement. A quantitative review defining the attributes of effective leadership is presented.
Descriptors: Leadership Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Instructional Leadership, Statistical Analysis