"Craig A. Mertler's approach would reduce your stress level as his
book walks the reader through the various assessments often
encountered in schools and helps the reader make better use of the
information embedded in accountability reports. The book is
well-organized and provides clear and thorough descriptions of the
myriad terms the reader will encounter with assessments." -Lane B.
Mills, THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR "This text offers a clear,
insightful study of how to interpret, use, and reflect on test data
in ways that help to develop better schools, highly qualified
teachers, and well prepared students." -Linda Karges-Bone,
Charleston Southern University As standardized testing continues to
grow in importance in our society, this text will become a critical
part of measurement curriculum and instruction." -Gordon Brooks,
Ohio University Interpreting Standardized Test Scores: Strategies
for Data-Driven Instructional Decision Making is designed to help
K-12 teachers and administrators understand the nature of
standardized tests and, in particular, the scores that result from
them. This useful manual helps teachers develop the skills
necessary to incorporate these test scores into various types of
instructional decision making-a process known as "data-driven
decision making"-necessitated by the needs of their students. Key
Features Helps readers understand, interpret, and use standardized
test scores to improve classroom instruction: Several specific
examples are given for interpreting test scores and developing a
plan to revise instruction based on those results. Offers
activities for application and reflection: Follow-up activities and
discussion points are provided for experienced and preservice
teachers across K-12 grade levels. Presents successful case
studies: The author includes interviews with classroom teachers,
building administrators, and district-level administrators who have
successfully engaged in a process of incorporating test scores into
decision making. Intended Audience This is an excellent
supplementary text for any course that incorporates standardized
testing as a topic, including but not limited to courses in
Classroom Assessment, Educational Psychology, Content Methods,
Reading, Special Education, Curriculum, Literacy, Administration,
The Principalship, and The Superintendency.
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