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Teacher Communication Effectiveness Scale Test

See how an educator’s communication supports learning in about 4 minutes. Get clear, actionable insights to strengthen motivation, classroom climate, and trust with students.

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Questions: 204 minutes

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

1/2

Teacher Communication Effectiveness (TCE)

Measures how effectively a teacher’s communication supports learning, motivation, discipline, and trust in the classroom.

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-2 – -0.9: Low | -0.9 – 1: Moderate | 1.1 – 2: High

A score of 1 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally effective communication style with room to more consistently encourage student independence and initiative.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Classroom teachers

44%OF USERS

Teachers take it to see how their daily communication affects student motivation, discipline, and trust.

New and trainee educators

33%OF USERS

Early-career educators use it to spot strengths and gaps in how they interact with students and manage lessons.

School leaders and mentors

23%OF USERS

Instructional leaders take it to support coaching conversations and pinpoint communication skills to develop in staff.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Effectiveness of Educational Communication (EoEC)

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0.5

Normal range

-0.2 — 1.2

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-2

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

- Absolutely true
- Yes, true
- Neither yes nor no
- Generally no
- No, not true
- Absolutely true
- Yes, true
- Neither yes nor no
- Generally no
- No, not true
- Absolutely true
- Yes, true
- Neither yes nor no
- Generally no
- No, not true

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Effectiveness of Educational Communication Test

Teacher Communication Effectiveness Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

pedagogy

In educational and school-based consultation, brief self-report measures can help characterize instructional communication practices. The Teacher Communication Effectiveness Scale is designed to assess perceived effectiveness of a teacher’s communication in the classroom.

Developed by Robert J. Marzano, it consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Responses are intended to support a structured review of communication behaviors as they relate to classroom interaction and instructional climate.

Results from the Teacher Communication Effectiveness Scale may be used to inform reflective practice, coaching discussions, and targeted professional development, with attention to strengths and areas for improvement in teacher-student communication.

Author: Robert J. Marzano

Literature: Pianta, R. C., Hamre, B. K., & Allen, J. P. Teacher-student relationships and engagement: Conceptualizing, measuring, and improving the capacity of classroom interactions. In S. L. Christenson, A. L. Reschly, & C. Wylie (Eds.), Handbook of research on student engagement. Springer. 2012.