Grounded in the real world of public schools and students, this
engaging, insightful, and highly readable text introduces the
inner-workings of K-12 educational assessment.There has never been
a time when it is more important for educators to have an
understanding of testing and assessments. Accountability is now a
fact of life for all public school educators, and testing is at the
core of all educational assessment programs. It is no longer
prudent or even possible for educators to ignore this national
zeitgeist. Educational Assessment: Tests and Measurements in the
Age of Accountability addresses all of the constructs central to
understanding the design, construction and evaluation of
educational measures. It goes on to provide students with insight
into the link between today's high-stakes testing mandates and the
traditions of the past 125 years of "scientific" measurement in the
United States. It addresses the problem of understanding and
correctly interpreting test scores on local, statewide, national,
and international assessments. It also addresses how certain issues
such as institutionalized cheating, test preparation, and
individual differences among students and their families influence
test score outcomes. Key Features
Covers traditional topics in an approachable and understandable
way: Reliability, validity, performance assessments, standardized
achievement tests, and many more topics are included. Analyzes and
interprets "hot-button" issues of today's complex measurement
concerns: The score-gap, high-stakes testing, grade retention,
drop-out crises, "academic redshirting," diversity, family
influence, and educational technology, are examined. Relates theory
topractice: Each chapter includes relevant real-life examples and
case studies to demonstrate how the technical-measurement
principles impact those involved. Addresses the needs of diverse
students: Issues related to students with special needs and the
testing of English Language Learners are discussed.
Ancillaries
Instructors' Resources on CD-Rom include PowerPoint slides,"
"Web resources, suggested answers for each chapter's discussion
questions, and a sample syllabus. The CD also includes Brownstone's
Diploma Test Bank software so that instructors can create,
customize, and deliver tests. Qualified instructors can contact
Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE (7243) from 6am - 5pm PT to request
a copy.A web-based Student Study Site at
www.sagepub.com/wrightstudy provides chapter objectives, flash
cards, and practice tests.
Intended Audience: Educational Assessment: Tests and
Measurements in the Age of Accountability has been written to meet
the needs of students in graduate programs of special education,
reading, school counseling, school social work, curriculum
supervision, or administration. Providing grounding in all aspects
of measurement, this book is perfect for undergraduate and graduate
courses such as Educational Tests and Measurements, Assessment in
Education, and Student Assessment.
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