Growth You Can Measure
RESEARCH FINDING
Largest predictor of student growth
Teacher observation score was the largest, statistically significant predictor of student growth (value-added measures), even after accounting for student, teacher, and school characteristics.*
Basileo & Toth, Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2019 · 12,000+ teachers · Florida
DATASETS
277,000+ classroom observations
Analyzed by the Applied Research Center, one of the largest datasets ever linking observation scores to student growth on state assessments.
Applied Research Center, 2012–2018
SUBJECT-LEVEL RESULTS
Significant in Math and ELA
The Focused Teacher Evaluation Model’s correlation to student growth is statistically significant in both ELA and math, and strongest in mathematics.
Basileo & Toth, Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2019 · 12,000+ teachers · Florida
COMPARISON
Guesswork vs. Evidence
Traditional Model
- ✕Scripted observations measure what teachers do — not whether students are learning
- ✕Broad rubrics (60+ elements in many models) leave room for inconsistent scoring across observers
- ✕Little to no peer-reviewed evidence connecting scores to actual student growth
Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model
- ✓Every element ties to a specific, observable desired effect in student evidence
- ✓23 focused competencies (streamlined from 60) improve inter-rater agreement and scoring accuracy
- ✓Independently studied, researched and published in a peer-reviewed journal (need link)
FRAMEWORK DETAIL
23 Competencies Across Four Domains
Standards-based planning
3 elements · Planning standards-based lessons, aligning resources, using data to close gaps
Standards-based instructions
10 elements · From identifying critical content to engaging students in cognitively complex tasks
Conditions for learning
7 elements · Formative assessment, feedback, engagement, high expectations for every student
Professional responsibilities
3 elements · Adherence to policies, content expertise, leadership and collaboration
THE RESEARCH
Read the Research Behind the Focused Teacher Evaluation Model
Download the same research brief we provide to state departments of education and district evaluation committees.
"It's really important that all of our systems are aligned because then you can speak the same language, no matter what. Everybody is working towards that same vision of instruction and the evaluation tool just points out the different aspects of your model, of your vision and it helps you makes sure that everybody's together and aligned and it's cohesive."
Natalie Schneider
Director of Elementary Education, MSD Lawrence Township, MD
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