The Influence of Standards on K–12 Teaching and Learning: A Research Synthesis

Author(s): David Snow, Kirsten Stoutemyer, Mya Martin Glenn, Patricia Lauer, Rebecca Van Buhler, Ravay Snow Renner

Audience(s): Administrators and Policymakers

Product Description:

This research synthesis analyzes a collection of studies focused on standards-based curriculum, standards-based instructional guidelines, and standards-based assessment.

Key Ideas:

The results of this synthesis lead to several conclusions and implications, including:

• Standards-based curricula and standards-based instructional guidelines can lead to higher student achievement and influence teachers to adopt new instructional strategies.
• Standards-based state assessments influence both the content and pedagogy of classroom instruction.
• At-risk students may experience less reform-oriented instruction than more advantaged students.

APA Citation:

Lauer, P.A., Snow, D., Martin-Glenn, M., VanBuhler, R. J., Stoutemeyer, K., & Snow-Renner, R. (2005). The influence of standards on K−12 teaching and learning: A research synthesis. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.