Routledge - Using Effectiveness Data for School Improvement

School data metrics are becoming more complex every day. For many teachers and academics, these systems often feel like a black box that is difficult to interpret. This book by Routledge provides clarity by lifting the lid on existing techniques and exploring how they are used. By examining the provenance and problematization of current methods, the text helps readers understand the foundation of school metrics. It uses contextual value-added measures in England as a starting point, which have become a standard template for policy-makers globally and a foundation for school effectiveness research. Beyond just analyzing what exists, this book develops new algorithms designed to measure the more oblique aspects of in-school performance. It is a valuable resource for those looking to move beyond standard metrics and gain a deeper understanding of how to utilize data for genuine school improvement.