This book is directly concerned with the reasons underlying
bilingual children's poor performance on standardized tests. It is
the authors' contention that without an understanding of the nature
of bilingualism itself, the problems encountered by bilingual
individuals on such tests will continue. The volume's primary
purpose is to contribute to the development of a research,
knowledge, and theoretical base which can support the testing of
bilingual individuals. By reviewing and discussing both the nature
of bilingualism and the nature of standardized testing and by
presenting a detailed agenda of the questions that must be answered
the authors hope to influence existing and future policies which
govern the use of tests and test results. This area is of
increasing importance to American education and the policy
implications are evident.
General
| Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Contemporary Studies in Second Language Learning |
| Release date: |
1994 |
| First published: |
1994 |
| Authors: |
Richard A. Figueroa
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
| Pages: |
266 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-89391-774-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-89391-774-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780893917746 |
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