| Achievement Testing in U.S. Elementary and Secondary Schools Contributor(s): Baker, Joan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820476315 ISBN-13: 9780820476315 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $41.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Testing & Measurement - Psychology - Education | Leadership |
| Dewey: 371.262 |
| LCCN: 2004027262 |
| Physical Information: 126 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The concept and results of achievement testing are the subject of serious conversation for many Americans - from educators to legislators. However, few teachers and parents view such testing as an integral part of teaching and learning. Testing standards of key education organizations and opinions of concerned citizens may be fleeting guides. The history of testing, the process for developing a formal test, testing abuse, misuse, and limitations are not widely known or understood even though we realize that testing is critical and here to stay. Achievement Testing explains the complicated concepts in a clear and user-friendly way to beginning teachers and students, as well as to experienced teachers who are looking for guidance in the ever-changing educational landscape. |