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Leading Indicators of Academic Achievement: Investigating the Predictive Validity of an Observation Instrument in a Large District.
- Source :
- SAGE Open; Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p1-21, 21p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Instructional leaders require timely and predictive data to guide post-pandemic systemic changes. We investigated the predictability of an observational instrument, the Rigor Appraisal, and its association with achievement and other school effectiveness measures in a sample of 53 schools in Illinois. We found that increases in the Rigor Appraisal had a small to moderate and statistically significant association with achievement, a positive and moderate statistically significant association with attendance, a negative relationship between referrals and suspensions, and a positive and moderate statistically significant association with the 5Essentials. Additionally, the implementation of academic teaming was associated with greater achievement in schools with more low-income students. We also found that leaders who conducted non-evaluative instructional walks experienced a positive and statistically significant impact on achievement. As such, the Rigor Appraisal merits further study in different contexts, as it shows promise as a leading indicator that can be used for the continuous improvement of instructional systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21582440
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- SAGE Open
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178488385
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440241261119