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Theory-based metrological traceability in education: A reading measurement network.
William P Fisher1, A Jackson Stenner2
1LivingCapitalMetrics.com, Sausalito, CA, USA; BEAR Center, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA.
Measurement : Journal of the International Measurement Confederation
|October 5, 2016
Summary
Investing in metrology and standards yields significant value across science and technology. Applying these principles to reading education programs ensures consistent measurement and fosters advancements in theory and practice.
Area of Science:
- Measurement science and educational research.
Background:
- Substantial investments in metrology and standards across scientific and commercial fields yield sustained value.
- Established methods exist for calibrating instruments and equating them to shared units.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate metrological traceability in commercial reading education programs.
- To explore the potential for advancements in reading education theory and practice through standardized measurement.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing proven calibration and equating methods for test and survey instruments.
- Applying these methods to elementary and secondary English and Spanish reading education programs in multiple countries.
Main Results:
- Metrological traceability was successfully obtained in various commercial reading education programs.
- The study establishes a shared frame of reference for measuring educational effects.
Conclusions:
- Widespread application of metrological principles in reading education can lead to significant theoretical and practical developments.
- Opportunities exist for implementing teacher-driven continuous quality improvement methods in education.
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