What does value-added assessment measure in this context?

• A. Timing and final result of the intervention
• B. Number of interventions run
• C. Cost of intervention
• D. Student attendance during program

Answer: (A)

Value-added assessment focuses on the change in student outcomes that results from an intervention. It examines both when the intervention is implemented and what outcomes are achieved, capturing the added value the program contributes beyond baseline. Practically, this means looking at students' performance before and after the intervention and determining how much of the observed improvement can be linked to the intervention itself. The other options describe counts of interventions, cost, or attendance—measures of quantity or resources—rather than the change in learning outcomes the intervention produces. Therefore, emphasizing the timing and final results aligns with measuring added value.