TTI did not increase test scores in middle schools¶

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Evidence · 2 studies · 2 causal r3 · q3
Currency · newest study 2013 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q3 i? In the multisite randomized experiment, TTI increased test scores in elementary schools but not in middle schools. → Steven Glazerman 2013

q3 i? TTI increased test scores in elementary schools, but not in middle schools. → Steven Glazerman 2012

q3 i? In the same multisite randomized experiment, TTI did not increase test scores in middle schools, in contrast to the positive elementary school effects. → Steven Glazerman 2013

Evidence¶

Steven Glazerman 2013¶

Steven Glazerman, Ali Protik, Bing-ru Teh, Julie Bruch, Jeffrey Max. (2013). Transfer Incentives for High-Performing Teachers: Results from a Multisite Randomized Experiment. Washington, DC: Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/transfer-incentives-for-highperforming-teachers-results-from-a-multisite-randomized-experiment

q3 · i? · causal · r3

Key findings summary of the multisite randomized experiment: "TTI increased test scores in elementary schools, but not in middle schools." No effect size is printed for the middle school null result.

"TTI increased test scores in elementary schools, but not in middle schools."

Steven Glazerman 2012¶

Steven Glazerman, Ali Protik, Bing-ru Teh, Julie Bruch, Neil Seftor. (2012). Moving High-Performing Teachers: Implementation of Transfer Incentives in Seven Districts. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee

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Impact finding from the TTI evaluation's key findings: the transfer-incentive intervention raised elementary test scores while showing no reported effect in middle schools. No effect size is printed on the page.

"TTI increased test scores in elementary schools, but not in middle schools."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• The Talent Transfer Initiative increased elementary school math and reading test scores by the equivalent of 4 to 10 percentile points — related
• TTI was more cost-effective than similar teacher-transfer incentive interventions — related
• Most TTI teachers stayed on the job even after incentive payments ended — related
• Offering $20,000 per teacher filled 90 percent of targeted vacancies in hard-to-staff schools with high-performing teachers across seven districts — related
• Most TTI teachers stayed on the job even after transfer payments ended — related