What are meta-analyses? Visible Learning

Who initiated the research to find what works best in schools and classrooms?

• John Almirade

• John Hattie

• Cohen

• No one mentioned

What is a meta-analysis?

• A type of classroom activity

• A single research study

• A database of students

• A study of studies

How many meta-analyses does the Visible Learning database include?

• Exactly 320

• Over 1800

• About 100

• Over 300

What does the Visible Learning database use to calculate effect size?

• Apples and oranges

• Standard deviation

• A special formula

• Cohen's d

What is the main message of the Visible Learning research?

• Parents should not be involved in homework

• Learning occurs best when teachers see learning through the eyes of their students

• Homework is essential for student learning

• Grading should be avoided

How many studies does the Visible Learning database include?

• Over 100,000

• About 300 million

• Exactly 320

• Less than 50,000

What is the purpose of calculating an effect size in a meta-analysis?

• To calculate the average grade

• To compare different studies

• To decide which subjects to teach

• To grade students

What is the goal of John Hattie in making the Visible Learning information publicly available?

• To criticize current educational methods

• To help teachers make informed decisions

• To confuse teachers with data

• To promote his books

What does the Visible Learning research suggest about students' role in their learning?

• Students should focus only on homework

• Students should see themselves as their own teachers

• Students should rely solely on their teachers

• Students should not be involved in the learning process

What is the website for accessing the Visible Learning database?

• www.educationresearch.com

• www.hattievisiblelearning.com

• www.visiblelearningmetax.com

• www.visiblelearningmeta.com