Hattie's 2018 updated list of factors related to student achievement:
# Factors related to student achievement
Matching Subdomains
1. Collective teacher efficacy
1. Leadership
2. Self-reported grades
2. Prior knowledge and background
3. Teacher estimates of achievement
3. Teacher attributes
4. Cognitive task analysis
4. Strategies emphasizing learning intentions
5. Response to intervention
5. Strategies emphasizing feedback
6. Piagetian programs
2. Prior knowledge and background
7. Jigsaw method
7. Teaching instruction strategies
Application in Practice and Example
1. Collective teacher efficacy (Leadership):
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Application: Establishing a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility among
teachers to set high expectations for all students.
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Example: Teachers regularly meet in professional learning communities to analyze
student data and adjust instructional practices.
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Measurement: A principal can observe these collaborative meetings and assess
the level of collective goal-setting, accountability, and impact on student outcomes.
2. Self-reported grades (Prior knowledge and background):
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Application: Encouraging students to actively monitor and take ownership of their
academic progress.
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Example: Students regularly track their own grades, reflect on their strengths and
weaknesses, and set goals for improvement.
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Measurement: A principal can observe student self-reflection practices and assess
how they correlate with actual academic performance.
3. Teacher estimates of achievement (Teacher attributes):
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Application: Understanding teachers' perceptions of students' capabilities and
adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
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Example: Teachers use
formative
assessments
and
individual
student
conferences to gauge progress and provide tailored support.
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Measurement: A principal can review teachers' assessment practices and compare
their estimates with actual student outcomes to evaluate accuracy and impact on
learning.
4. Cognitive task analysis (Strategies emphasizing learning intentions):
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Application: Breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps to
enhance understanding and mastery.
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Example: Teachers model thinking processes aloud while solving problems,
guiding students through the steps to develop metacognitive skills.
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Measurement: A principal can observe classroom instruction to assess the clarity
and effectiveness of task analysis in supporting student learning and problemsolving abilities.
5. Response to intervention (Strategies emphasizing feedback):
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Application: Providing targeted support and feedback to address specific learning
needs and accelerate student progress.
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Example: Implementing tiered interventions based on ongoing assessments to
differentiate instruction and support struggling learners.
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Measurement: A principal can monitor the implementation of intervention strategies,
the timeliness and effectiveness of feedback provided, and the resulting impact on
student growth.
6. Piagetian programs (Prior knowledge and background):
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Application: Incorporating developmental stages and cognitive processes into
instructional design to scaffold learning experiences.
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Example: Designing activities that align with Piaget's stages of cognitive
development to challenge students at appropriate levels.
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Measurement: A principal can review lesson plans and observe classroom
interactions to assess the alignment of Piagetian principles with instructional
practice and student engagement.
7. Jigsaw method (Teaching instruction strategies):
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Application: Promoting collaborative learning and peer teaching by assigning
students different parts of a lesson to master and share with their group.
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Example: Students work in expert groups to become proficient in a specific topic
before returning to their original groups to teach and learn from each other.
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Measurement: A principal can observe group dynamics, student participation, and
knowledge transfer during jigsaw activities to evaluate the effectiveness of the
strategy in promoting understanding and collaboration.
Teacher Questionnaire:
1. Collective teacher efficacy (Leadership)
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How do you collaborate with fellow teachers to set high expectations for student
achievement?
2. Self-reported grades (Prior knowledge and background)
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How do you empower students to monitor their own academic progress and set
goals for improvement?
3. Teacher estimates of achievement (Teacher attributes)
o
How do you assess and adjust your instructional strategies based on your
perceptions of student capabilities?
4. Cognitive task analysis (Strategies emphasizing learning intentions)
o
How do you break down complex tasks into manageable steps to enhance student
understanding?
5. Response to intervention (Strategies emphasizing feedback)
o
How do you provide targeted support and feedback to address individual student
learning needs?
6. Piagetian programs (Prior knowledge and background)
o
How do you incorporate Piaget's stages of cognitive development into your lesson
planning to scaffold learning experiences?
7. Jigsaw method (Teaching instruction strategies)
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How do you promote collaborative learning and peer teaching using the jigsaw
method in your classroom?