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Impacts of Comprehensive Teacher Induction: Results From the First Year of a Randomized Controlled Study

NCEE 2009-4034
October 2008


Table 1.  Impacts on Classroom Practices (Average Score on a 5-Point Scale)
 
Outcome  Treatment Control Difference Effect Size P-value
Implementation of literacy lesson  2.7 2.6 0.0 0.02 0.766
Content of literacy lesson  2.4 2.4 0.0 -0.01 0.875
Classroom culture  3.1 3.0 0.0 0.04 0.629
Unweighted Sample Size (Teachers) 342 289      
Source: MPR classroom observations conducted in spring 2006; MPR Teacher Background Survey administered in 2005-2006 to all study teachers.
Notes: Data are weighted and regression-adjusted using ordinary least squares to account for differences in baseline characteristics and the study design. Scoring scale: (1) no evidence, (2) limited evidence, (3) moderate evidence, (4) consistent evidence, or (5) extensive evidence of effective teaching practice.
None of the differences is statistically significant at the 0.05 level, two-tailed test.