Study Proves Effectiveness of Teach For America Teachers
by Steven Davies on Sep 23, 2013 | Views: 140 | Score: 0
Standard deviations of test scores | |
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TFA vs Teachers from Traditional Roles | 0.06 |
TFA vs Teachers from Less Selective Alternative Routes | 0.09 |
Novice TFA vs Experienced Comparison Teacher | 0.07 |
Difference in teacher effectiveness (in standard deviations of test scores)
Sources:
nation.time.com
According to a new randomized study conducted by Mathematica Policy Research, Teach for America teachers were found to be more effective in math instruction than other teachers. The difference in effectiveness (standard deviations of test scores) was found to be statistically significant for Teach For America teachers versus other teachers.