Standardized Testing in Schools (Essential Viewpoints Set III)

Dolezalek, Holly

ISBN 10: 1604531134 / ISBN 13: 9781604531138

Published by Essential Library, 2008

About this Item

Like New .Ships From Multiple Locations.

Seller Inventory # ERICA79116045311346

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Standardized Testing in Schools (Essential Viewpoints Set III)
• Publisher: Essential Library
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1604531134
• ISBN 13: 9781604531138
• Binding: Library Binding
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

About this title

Synopsis

This book gives readers a balanced look at the issue of standardized testing in schools and its surrounding arguments. Standardized Testing in Schools familiarizes readers with the No Child Left Behind Act, the history of testing in schools, standards and scoring, test writing, and the effects of testing on education as a whole. In addition, issues surrounding cheating among students, teachers, states, and districts are included, as well as public opinion. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

Review

"Balanced overviews of complex, divisive issues. Though not exhaustive, these titles include the topic's history and most salient points in an accessible and reader-friendly format...Color images enhance the texts, and charts and maps further clarify the content. Sidebars expand on related topics through quotes, primary-source snippets, and other salient information, while marbled page borders lend a scholarly air to the attractive layouts. A four-page time line with color photos, a thorough glossary, and an 'Essential Facts' feature with critical dates and quotes are also noteworthy. These impressive works are welcome alternatives to collection staples..."