Title page
Contents
Why this study? 2
Research questions 5
Findings 6
Implications 14
References 16
Table 1. Tested design factors 4
Table 2. Effect of proposed design changes on outcome measures 11
Table 3. Differences in average outcomes for selected subgroups 13
Figure 1. Comparison of the business-as-usual and alternative location of the STAR rating link 7
Figure 2. Comparison of the business-as-usual and alternative depiction of STAR rating metrics 8
Figure 3. Comparison of the business-as-usual and alternative depiction of school average proficiency 9
Figure 4. Comparison of the business-as-usual and alternative depiction of change over time 9
Figure 5. Comparison of the business-as-usual and alternative depiction of school offerings 10
Boxes
Box 1. Data sources, sample, and methods 5
Box 2. Cumulative effects of design factors on outcomes 12