educational tests and measurements

"Most students would gladly stop taking tests, but is that really the best thing for them? Through ... main text, detailed fact boxes, ... photographs, and ... graphic organizers, readers are presented with opposing points of view on the importance of testing students. Readers are encouraged to use the information they discover to form their own opinions and back those opinions up with relevant facts."--Amazon.

Examines the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, showing changes the Act effected, including its requirements for testing, and includes a guide to the Act from the U.S. Department of Education. Includes a CD-ROM with the full text of the Act.

Authors present differing opinions on whether standardized tests effectively measure student achievement, whether SAT scores help colleges make better decisions, and whether the SAT Test may discriminate against African Americans.

" ... describes the theories behind various assessment types and addresses specific ways to create brain-compatible learning environments that foster high achievement. Educators learn how to identify where to begin in the formative assessment process and how to proceed as they develop expertise"--OCLC.

"A collection of ... essays that confronts the failure of testing and grading. The book explores the historical failure of testing and grading; the theoretical and philosophical arguments against testing and grading; the negative influence of tests and grades on social justice, race, class, and gender; and the role that they play in perpetuating a deficit perspective of children"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines and debunks traditional practices and policies of grading in K-12 schools"--Back cover.

Contains twenty-five formative assessments for third through eighth grade that can be applied across the curriculum in a differentiated classroom environment, and includes lesson plans, sample work, reproducible, and a CD with blackline masters.

A teacher's guide to teaching students in the standardized testing system.

Provides an overview of No Child Left Behind legislations, discussing its history, outcomes, issues, and initiatives.