Objective Examination Methods in the Social Studies: A Report of Investigations Carried Out Under a Subvention From the New York Commonwealth Fund - Hardcover

Ruch, G. M.

9781025870816: Objective Examination Methods in the Social Studies: A Report of Investigations Carried Out Under a Subvention From the New York Commonwealth Fund

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Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

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"Objective Examination Methods in the Social Studies" presents a comprehensive investigation into the efficacy and implementation of objective testing within social science education. Based on rigorous research supported by investigations into educational standards, this work explores the transition from traditional essay-based examinations to more standardized, objective assessment models. G.M. Ruch provides an in-depth analysis of various testing techniques, evaluating their reliability, validity, and practical application in the classroom setting.

The book addresses critical questions regarding the measurement of student knowledge and the standardization of grading across different educational institutions. By documenting experimental findings and statistical data, it offers a foundational look at the evolution of educational psychology and assessment theory. This work is an essential resource for educators, historians of education, and researchers interested in the development of modern pedagogical evaluation methods. Through its detailed examination of test construction and the psychology of learning, "Objective Examination Methods in the Social Studies" remains a significant historical contribution to the field of educational measurement.

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