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A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country

Marlaine E. Lockheed

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A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marlaine E. Lockheed

Reading Level 3 8LT Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know that schools can be superheroes in helping kids learn math? In Thailand, some schools have special powers like great teachers and cool books that boost math skills! But guess what? Kids themselves have amazing strengths that make a huge difference too.

Themes

EducationMathematicsMulticulturalScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

This book explores how different factors affect math achievement among eighth graders in Thailand using a detailed multi-level model. It highlights the role of qualified teachers, curriculum quality, and individual student characteristics in learning outcomes. Suitable for early readers interested in education and math, it presents complex ideas in an accessible way without intense content.

Why we rated A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country 8LT

A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country is written at a Level 3 reading level across 66 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country as 8LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country explores education, mathematics, multicultural, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about education, mathematics, multicultural.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LT — Light — Thematic
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

66 pages
ISBN
0821314173
Pages
66
Publisher
World Bank
Published
1989
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Middle SchoolsThailandLongitudinal StudiesAcademic AchievementMathematicsStudy and TeachingEducationDeveloping CountriesMathematical Models

Places

Developing countriesThailand