Sharpen your testing toolkit with a practical guide to measuring school knowledge and ability.
This concise manual explains what tests are, how to use them, and why they’re valuable in busy school settings. It combines clear, non-technical guidance with practical examples across core subjects to help teachers, principals, and superintendents make sense of test results and improve teaching.
Organized into four parts, the book covers the nature of testing, representative tests in subjects like arithmetic, geography, language, and reading, and the use of tests of general mental ability. It also discusses planning a testing program and aligning testing with instructional goals.
- Understand what a test measures and how it differs from traditional exams
- Learn how to select and administer diagnostic tests that reveal specific student needs
- See how test results can guide teaching, remediation, and program planning
- Explore practical examples from various school subjects and across grade levels
Ideal for educators looking to implement or improve a structured testing program in classrooms or schools.