Cost-Effectiveness Analysis as an Evaluation Tool

摘要: Cost-effectiveness analysis refers to evaluations that consider both the costs and consequences of alternatives. It is a decision-oriented tool designed ascertain most efficient means attaining particular educational goals. For example, there are many alternative approaches for pursuing such goals as raising reading or mathematics achievement. These include adoption new materials curriculum, teacher training, television, computer- assisted instruction, smaller class sizes, so on. possible all these alternatives, when well-implemented, have positive effect on student Often one recommended with largest apparent effect.