The truth about testing : an educator's call to action /

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by Popham, W. James.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, (Alexandria, Va. :) Physical details: iv, 167 p. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Educational tests and measurements --United States. | Education --Standards --United States. Year : 2001 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Stonepark Intermediate School Professional Resources 371.26 POP Available

"ASCD Product No. 101030."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-162) and index.

Classroom consequences of unsound high-stakes testing -- Why we test -- The mystique of standardized measuring instruments -- Confounded causality -- Creating large-scale tests that illuminate instructional decisions -- Getting maximum instructional mileage out of classroom assessment -- Collecting credible evidence of instructional effectiveness -- Wrapping up with action options.