9781334655548 - A Comparison of the Intelligence and Training of School Children in a Massachusetts Town (Classic Reprint) de Shaw, Edwin A. (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 delves into the application of standardized testing from the very beginning in smaller schools throughout the country. This text is comprised of two separate reports: the first report focuses on a Massachusetts school district consisting of two schools. The second report revisits this same district a year later to examine changes implemented as a result of the first report. The author argues that while standardized tests are essential for evaluating students and tracking their performance in comparison with established norms, they are only valuable if the results are interpreted by professionals within the context of each individual school and student. Both reports highlight the importance of using standardized testing to improve educational opportunities for all. The findings in this book are still relevant today, underscoring the need for ongoing assessment and data-driven decision-making in education. Additionally, the author rightly emphasizes that standardized tests are one piece of the puzzle and should not be used as the sole measure of student or teacher effectiveness. 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.