Do high grading standards affect student performance

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Policy-makers, business groups and teacher unions have addressed the need of high grading standards on student performance. The influence of high grading standards on student test performance in elementary school is examined. The results of the study conclude that higher grading standards are advantageous to the students. The degree of the influence counts on the compatibility between the student and the classroom.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Education, Standards, Students, Academic achievement, Technology in education, Grading and marking (Students), Grading (Education)

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Using market valuation to assess public school spending

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The effectiveness of school expenditure in increasing student outputs, the relation between school spending and housing market values, and the efficiency of public schools in the United States are examined. The results of the theoretical model in testing the efficiency of school expenditure are presented.

School, Choice of, School choice, Educational finance

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Do accountability and voucher threats improve low-performing schools?

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A study examines the implications of government's warning to low-performing schools of being penalized and made accountable. Florida schools are considered in the study.

Government domestic functions, Florida, Education policy, Rewards and punishments in education, Incentives (Education)

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