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epaa-34	Loeb, Hilary; Knapp, Michael S. ; Elfers, Ana M. 	Teachers' response to standards-based reform: Probing reform assumptions in Washington State.	2008	32	.pdf	application/pdf	14999	637	50	Survey item Elementary Middle High school Respondents who thought that Washington state reform has brought about a “moderate amount” or “a great deal” of benefit to students through… Clear expectations for student learning 71% 57% 52% Increased rigor in student learning experiences 75% 73% 60% Increased student performance 61% 50% 46% Respondents who thought state reform had created a “modest” or “great” effect on these aspects of student learning in the following areas Have developed deeper understanding of certain topics in the curriculum 61% 50% 37% Show increased skill in problem solving critical thinking 62% 53% 40% The differences between levels of schooling reveal a cup half empty, with the benefits to students least in evidence at the high school level. Table 3 Sample respondents’ judgment of the consequences of Washington state education reform (n=349)	cache/epaa-34.pdf	txt/epaa-34.txt