Defending Standardized Testing
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Defending Standardized Testing
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Author : Richard Phelps
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2005-03-23
Defending Standardized Testing written by Richard Phelps and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-23 with Education categories.
The education reform movement of the past two decades has focused on raising academic standards. Some standards advocates attach a testing mechanism to gauge the extent to which high standards are actually accomplished, whereas some critics accuse the push for standards and testing of impeding reform and perpetuating inequality. At the same time, the testing profession has produced advances in the format, accuracy, dependability, and utility of tests. Never before has obtaining such an abundance of accurate and useful information about student learning been possible. Meanwhile, the American public remains steadfast in support of testing to measure student performance and monitor the performance of educational systems. Many educational testing experts who acknowledge the benefits of testing also believe that those benefits have been insufficiently articulated. Although much has been written on standardized testing policy, most of the material has been written by opponents. The contributing authors of this volume are both accomplished researchers and practitioners who are respected and admired worldwide. They bring to the project an abundance of experience working with standardized tests. The goal of Defending Standardized Testing is to: *describe current standardized testing policies and strategies; *explain many of the common criticisms of standardized testing; *document the public support for, and the realized benefits of, standardized testing; *acknowledge the limitations of, and suggest improvements to, testing practices; *provide guidance for structuring and administering large-scale testing programs in light of public preferences and the "No Child Left Behind Act" requirements; and *present a defense of standardized testing and a vision for its future. Defending Standardized Testing minimizes the use of technical jargon so as to appeal to all who have a stake in American educational reform.
Standardized Testing Primer
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Author : Richard P. Phelps
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2007
Standardized Testing Primer written by Richard P. Phelps and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Business & Economics categories.
A glossary and bibliography are also provided, The Standardized Testing Primer is an ideal text for teaching this subject to undergraduate and graduate students."--Jacket.
Standardized Testing In Schools
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Author : Holly Dolezalek
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2009
Standardized Testing In Schools written by Holly Dolezalek and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Education categories.
Discusses standardized testing in schools and the controversy about its value as a tool, the history of testing, standards, and scoring, the No Child Left Behind Act, the effects on teaching, cheating among students and teachers, and public opinion about the topic.
The Myths Of Standardized Tests
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Author : Phillip Harris
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2011-01-16
The Myths Of Standardized Tests written by Phillip Harris and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-16 with Education categories.
Pundits, politicians, and business leaders continually make claims for what standardized tests can do, and those claims go largely unchallenged because they are in line with popular assumptions about what these tests can do, what the scores mean, and the psychology of human motivation. But what most of what these opinion leaders say-and the public believes-about standardized testing just isn't so. However, few members of the general public, not even concerned parents, have the time or the background to keep up with the latest findings of testing experts, psychometricians, and researchers. That's where The Myths of Standardized Tests comes in. In simple, accessible language, Harris, Smith, and Harris spell out the assumptions underlying standardized tests and point out what's true about them and what's just plain mythical. But they not only debunk common assumptions; they propose better ways to judge the success of our schools. They also offer readers suggestions for ways they can help reduce the burden of tests on their children. Appendixes offer readers contact information and suggestions for actions they can take to become part of the solution to the problem of overusing and misusing standardized tests.
Beyond Testing
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Author : Deborah Meier
language : en
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Release Date : 2017
Beyond Testing written by Deborah Meier and has been published by Teachers College Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Education categories.
The authors of this timely book argue that a fundamentally complex problem—how to assess the knowledge of a child—cannot be reduced to a simple test score. Beyond Testing describes seven forms of assessment that are more effective than standardized test results: (1) student self-assessments, (2) direct teacher observations of students and their work, (3) descriptive reviews of the child, (4) reading and math interviews with children, (5) portfolios and public defense of student work, (6) school reviews and observations by outside professionals, and (7) school boards and town meetings. These assessments are more honest about what we can and cannot know about children’s knowledge, skills, and dispositions, and are more adaptable to varying educational missions. Readers can compare and contrast each approach and make informed decisions about what is most appropriate for their school. “Many people have wondered,‘If not standardized testing, then what?’ Here are the answers.” —Diane Ravitch, New York University “This is a terrific introduction to alternatives to current assessment practices. Highly recommended!” —David C. Berliner, Regent's Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University and bestselling author “All parents, educators, and politicians need to read this book.” —Wayne Au, editor, Rethinking Schools “Beyond Testing is an outstanding book that should be employed by teachers and administrators today.” —Carl A. Grant, University of Wisconsin–Madison
The Pedagogy Of Standardized Testing
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Author : Arlo Kempf
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-04-29
The Pedagogy Of Standardized Testing written by Arlo Kempf and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-29 with Education categories.
Based on a large-scale international study of teachers in Los Angeles, Chicago, Ontario, and New York, this book illustrates the ways increased use of high-stakes standardized testing is fundamentally changing education in the US and Canada with a negative overall impact on the way teachers teach and students learn. Standardized testing makes understanding students' strengths and weaknesses more difficult, and class time spent on testing consumes scarce time and attention needed to support the success of all students—further disadvantaging ELLs, students with exceptionalities, low income, and racially minoritized students.
The Case Against Standardized Testing
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Author : Alfie Kohn
language : en
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Release Date : 2000
The Case Against Standardized Testing written by Alfie Kohn and has been published by Heinemann Educational Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Education categories.
Kohn's central message is that standardized tests are "not a force of nature but a force of politics--and political decisions can be questioned, challenged, and ultimately reversed."
Passing The Test
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Author : Marita Moll
language : en
Publisher: Canadian Centre Policy Alternatives
Release Date : 2004
Passing The Test written by Marita Moll and has been published by Canadian Centre Policy Alternatives this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Education categories.
Global Perspectives On Educational Testing
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Author : Keena Arbuthnot
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2017-11-01
Global Perspectives On Educational Testing written by Keena Arbuthnot and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-01 with Education categories.
This book provides a refined definition of standardized educational test fairness that can be utilized in multiple contexts to better understand the experiences and perspectives of diverse groups of test takers.
Contradictions Of School Reform
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Author : Linda McNeil
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-09-11
Contradictions Of School Reform written by Linda McNeil and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-11 with Education categories.
First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.