ISEC Evaluation
To verify that the implementation of inquiry science is indeed “improving performance of high-need students in grades K–6” and “closing student achievement gaps”, ISEC has contracted with Edvance Research, Inc. to assist in conducting a rigorous evaluation.
The tasks of the evaluation are:
| Task 1.1 |
Comparison of ISEC student scores on Grade 4 New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment with those of students in matched schools |
| Task 1.2 |
Analysis of FOSS/STC Pre and Post Unit Assessment results for Grades 3–6 |
| Task 1.3 |
Examination of student science notebook |
| Task 2.1 |
Measurement of changes in teacher knowledge and its relation to student achievement |
| Task 2.2 |
Analysis of classroom observational data and its relation to student achievement |
| Task 3.1 |
Measurement of changes in SLC knowledge and its relation to student and teacher knowledge |
| Task 3.2 |
Examination of SLC support activities and their impact on student achievement |
| Task 4.1 |
Analysis of changes in SLC perceptions of leadership support |
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