Achievement Testing in U.S. Elementary and Secondary Schools

Joan Baker

ISBN 10: 0820476315 / ISBN 13: 9780820476315

Published by Peter Lang, Peter Lang Jan 2006, 2006

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Neuware -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. 136 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Achievement Testing in U.S. Elementary and Secondary Schools
• Publisher: Peter Lang, Peter Lang Jan 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0820476315
• ISBN 13: 9780820476315
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

The Author: Joan M. Baker is a curriculum consultant and has been a practitioner, administrator, and supervisor at all educational levels from elementary to college. She holds a masters and doctorate in reading and applied linguistics from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has developed a validated formal test and has served as one of a team of authors for a leading basal reading series. Dr. Baker has many accolades and awards, including being featured in Who's Who in American Education, 1989-1990.