02761nam 2200613 a 450 991078132120332120200520144314.01-283-16347-097866131634791-4422-0811-2(CKB)2550000000039349(EBL)730744(OCoLC)741492724(SSID)ssj0000524351(PQKBManifestationID)12223067(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000524351(PQKBWorkID)10547221(PQKB)11702200(MiAaPQ)EBC730744(Au-PeEL)EBL730744(CaPaEBR)ebr10483530(CaONFJC)MIL316347(EXLCZ)99255000000003934920100618d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe myths of standardized tests[electronic resource] why they don't tell you what you think they do /Phillip Harris, Bruce M. Smith, and Joan HarrisLanham, Md. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers20111 online resource (206 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4422-0809-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; A Medley of Views; Introduction: This Is Not a Test; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Testing Autobiography: Phil's Story; Chapter 4; Testing Autobiography: Bruce's Story; Chapter 5; Testing Autobiography: Joan's Story; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; A Resource Guide; Notes; Say What?: An Abbreviated Glossary; Index; About the AuthorsMuch of the common knowledge about standardized tests is simply wrong, and these misunderstandings have led to the distortion of the education of children and the judgments made about them. The Myths of Standardized Tests debunks these assumptions, proposing better ways to judge the success of our schools and offering readers suggestions for ways they can help reduce the burden of tests on their children.Universities and collegesUnited StatesAdmissionEducation, HigherStandardsUnited StatesCollege applicationsUnited StatesUniversities and collegesAdmission.Education, HigherStandardsCollege applications371.26/4Harris Phillip1939-1547016Smith Bruce M.1949-1547017Harris Joan1938-1547018MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910781321203321The myths of standardized tests3803009UNINA