Measurement and Statistics for Teachers

Written in a student-friendly style, Measurement and Statistics for Teachers shows teachers how to use measurement and statistics wisely in their classes. Although there is some discussion of theory, emphasis is given to the practical, everyday uses of measurement and statistics. The second part of the text provides more complete coverage of basic descriptive statistics and their use in the classroom than in any text now available.

Comprehensive and accessible, Measurement and Statistics for Teachers includes:

• Short vignettes showing concepts in action
• Numerous classroom examples
• Highlighted vocabulary
• Boxes summarizing related concepts
• End-of-chapter exercises and problems
• Six full chapters devoted to the essential topic of Classroom Tests
• Instruction on how to carry out informal assessments, performance assessments, and portfolio assessments, and how to use and interpret standardized tests
• A five-chapter section on Descriptive Statistics, giving instructors the option of more thoroughly teaching basic measurement constructs such as validity, reliability, and score reporting

Malcolm Van Blerkom has been teaching various college courses in Psychology and Educational Psychology for the past 28 years, and is currently at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He has also published research on topics as varied as cognitive styles, class attendance, and study strategies.