Intersect Working Papers
Provides Iowa-specific research on education issues published by the Iowa Department of Education.
Documents
High School Graduation Rate - A Proposed Model for Graduating Class 2008
| Date added: | 02/02/2009 |
| Date modified: | 07/20/2011 |
| Filesize: | 286.78 kB |
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Graduation rate is one of the most important indicators used to measure high school success. This study examines the differences between current and proposed formulas for determining graduation rates.
Early Career Retention in Iowa
| Date added: | 02/02/2009 |
| Date modified: | 07/20/2011 |
| Filesize: | 209.91 kB |
| Downloads: | 931 |
A teacher shortage exists in Iowa. This study looks at the trends in teacher retention.
Comparison of Performance On NAEP Mathematics Released Questions: Iowa and the Nation
| Date added: | 02/02/2009 |
| Date modified: | 07/20/2011 |
| Filesize: | 257.01 kB |
| Downloads: | 883 |
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) indicates that Iowa students in grades 4 and 8 comprehend numbers and operations better than their national counterparts. Other areas are not as dramatic.
District Characteristics: What Factors Impact Student Achievement
| Date added: | 09/15/2009 |
| Date modified: | 07/26/2011 |
| Filesize: | 305.37 kB |
| Downloads: | 1448 |
Can a “perfect” district be organized in Iowa when it comes to impacting student achievement? This study looks at district characteristics that are associated with success on statewide-standardized tests.
The Relation Between District Size and Student Achievement: Summary
| Date added: | 09/15/2009 |
| Date modified: | 07/26/2011 |
| Filesize: | 147.11 kB |
| Downloads: | 1016 |
The question is constantly asked: “What sized district produces the best student achievement?” This Iowa Department of Education study shows there is more to student achievement than the number of students in a district.