| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 197 p.) |
| Contents |
A medley of views -- This is not a test -- Misunderstanding accountability: the big picture -- The tests are too narrow -- The tests don't measure achievement adequately -- Testing autobiography: Phil's story -- The tests are less than objective -- Testing autobiography: Bruce's story -- Rewards and punishments don't motivate -- Testing autobiography: Joan's story -- The distortions of high stakes -- What's left out? -- Why not more direct measurement? -- The test don't predict well -- New ideas for genuine accountability -- What's it all about? |
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"Reading" the reading tests / Susan Ohanian -- Misunderstood measurement mallets / W. James Popham -- A use of tests I could support / Gerald W. Bracey -- Within limits, tests can be useful / Stanley Pogrow -- Kids or cows? / Tom O'Brien -- The tests we need today / Gail Marshall -- A smoke screen / Larry Barber -- The game of school / Ken Jones |
| Summary |
Debunks myths and assumptions about standardized tests, proposes alternative methods for evaluating the success of schools, and offers suggestions for helping to reduce the burden of tests on students |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-186) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission
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Education, Higher -- Standards -- United States
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College applications -- United States
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EDUCATION -- Evaluation.
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STUDY AIDS -- Tests.
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EDUCATION -- Testing & Measurement.
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College applications
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Education, Higher -- Standards
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Universities and colleges -- Admission
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Colleges and universities -- Entrance examinations.
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Higher education -- Standards.
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College applications.
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Smith, Bruce M., 1949-
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Harris, Joan, 1938-
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| LC no. |
2021698686 |
| ISBN |
9781442208117 |
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1442208112 |
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1442208090 |
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1283163470 |
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9781283163477 |
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9786613163479 |
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6613163473 |
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9781442208094 |
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