Quiz 22

Question 1

After multiple experiments in Kenya, Kremer concludes that providing children with textbooks had which of the following impacts on learning?

Answer 1

Textbooks only had an effect on students with a high enough ability at baseline.

Question 2

Many of the first rigorous experiments aimed at boosting educational outcomes by increasing or improving___have proven unsuccessful. It seems that the key to making progress in educational attainment might instead be with___and___.

Answer 2

inputs; pedagogy; incentives

Question 3

What are some reasons Balsakhis (young 18-year old women in Idina) might be a particularly good demographic of teachers? Check all that apply.

Answer 3

a) They are available since, in most cases, they can only volunteer.
b) They are young, energetic, and motivated.
c) They are local and can relate to students in the region.
d) They are cheap to hire.

Question 4

Intention to Treat (ITT) estimates will tend to___the actual effect of the Balsakhi intervention compared to measuring only the effect of schools that participated.

Answer 4

underestimate