Isbn: 9781331158646 - the use of mental tests in school administration, vol. 4 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores research conducted in the Berkeley public school system that examines the impact of mental testing on school administration. The author, a school director, begins by establishing the trend of increasing school costs due to the increasing complexity of the school system. The need for efficient school organization is emphasized as a solution to this problem. The author then transitions into sharing the different mental testing programs implemented in Berkeley schools and highlights the effectiveness of mental testing as a strategy for improving classroom instruction. Notably, the author highlights the importance of mental testing as a tool for tailoring education to fit the needs of individual children. Grounded in the concept of mental endowment as a key factor in academic performance, the text argues that mental testing should be an integral part of school administration. The book further details a two-part study conducted to determine the effectiveness of mental testing in school administration. The first part examines the distribution of chronological and mental ages in kindergarten and first-grade students. It finds a wide range of abilities within these grades, supporting the case for individualized education. The second part analyzes the reliability of mental testing by comparing the results of two tests administered to the same children at different times. The results demonstrate a high level of consistency, indicating the reliability of mental testing as a tool for predicting school success. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of mental testing in school administration and offers valuable insights for educators seeking to optimize the learning experience for each student. 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.…