Value-Added Online Course Preview
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Value-Added Online Course Preview
Value-Added Research CenterUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
October 17, 2011
Summary of the course
• Self-directed pace• Divided into four chapters
– The Oak Tree Analogy– The Power of Two (Value-Added and Achievement)– Interpreting Results– Factors Influencing Growth
• Animated and narrated content• Forums to ask questions and collaborate• Quizzes to check for understanding
Main Course Page
Chapters unlock as the
user progresses through the
course
Chapter One – The Oak Tree Analogy
Value-Added is explained conceptually
out of the education context.
Chapter Two – The Power of Two
Why is it important to
use both Achievement and Value-
Added?
Chapter Two – The Power of Two
When we look at both
measures independently, what does it tell us about
the situation of a school?
Chapter Three – Interpreting Results
How are standardized test scores
used to produce a
Value-Added estimate?
Chapter Three – Interpreting Results
Value-Added is a relative
measure. How do I compare my results to the average?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth
There are many factors
the may influence
growth. Why does Value-
Added control for some of
them and not others?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth
High and Low achieving
students may grow at
different rates.
How does Value-Added take this into account to
fairly evaluate educator
effectiveness?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth
Schools serve different student
populations.
How does Value-Added allow for fair comparisons
of growth across
schools?
Glossary of terms
Users have access to a
glossary where terms like
“Achievement”, “Confidence Interval”, and
“Measurement Error” are defined.
Discussion Forum
If you have a question, ask the
experts.
Collaborate with colleagues
across the state.
Quizzes
Take a quiz after each chapter.
Check your understanding and unlock the next chapter.