More than 220,000 copies sold! While many differences in student achievement are due to the students themselves—their home life, prior knowledge, and motivation—the good news is that there’s a lot that schools and teachers can do to improve student achievement . . . if they follow the direction provided in this book. Applying 35 years of research, author Robert J. Marzano illuminates the factors that influence student academic achievement. Using the book’s research-based survey tools and action steps, you can identify your school’s strengths and weaknesses, prioritize your options, and implement a clear plan for improvement. In every chapter, answers to many once-elusive questions become crystal clear:

• Which instructional strategies really work
• Why data is a critical component to school improvement
• How important collegiality and professional development are
• What types of parental and community involvement make a difference

Discover how any school can operate at advanced levels of effectiveness. (ASCD Premium and Select Member book, 2003) 8" x 10", 219 pages. Also available as an E-Book!

Related Resources

• Sample Chapters
• Robert Marzano Bio & Video: The Art & Science of Teaching