This executive summary highlights findings from the main report (published separately) which examines the practical implications of student learning objective (SLO) assessment decisions for teacher appraisal. We present student-level growth data from SLO assessments administered in 2013-2014. Growth data are compared according to type (i.e.,…

This report examines the practical implications of student learning objective (SLO) assessment decisions for teacher appraisal. We present student-level growth data from SLO assessments administered in2013-2014. Growth data are compared according to type (i.e., multiple-choice or rubric/performance based) and source (i.e., common or…

This report addresses the extent to which assessment characteristics related to teachers' success with student learning objectives in 2013-2014. Student performance on preapproved and teacher-made tests did not differ, but the format of assessment was related to SLO success.