A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country
Marlaine E. Lockheed
A multilevel model of school effectiveness in a developing country
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marlaine E. Lockheed
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
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 — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0821314173
- Pages
- 66
- Publisher
- World Bank
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Nonfiction