Henry Holmes Bean (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book surveys the emergence of standardized testing in the early 20th century United States, a movement shaped by the Progressive Era's passion for scientific efficiency. The author explores this history through the work of Leonard P. Ayres, Edward L. Thorndike, and other leading figures, revealing the mix of scientific rigor and cultural context that shaped the creation of widely used scales for measuring student achievement in reading, writing, spelling, and arithmetic. The book also examines the broader impact of standardized testing on American education, considering both its democratizing potential and its tendency to reinforce existing social hierarchies. Ultimately, it argues that the testing movement, though often criticized, has shaped the way we understand education and its role in modern society. By providing a comprehensive and nuanced history of this important topic, this book will be of great interest to scholars, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the past, present, and future of education in America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.