Myths of Standardized Tests - Why They Don''t Tell You What You Think They Do

This book proposes 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.

About the author

Phillip Harris is Executive Director of the Association for Educational Communications & Technology. He is the former Director of the Center for Professional Development at Phi Delta Kappa International and was a member of the faculty of Indiana University for 22 years, serving in both the Psychology Department and the School of Education.
For 27 years, Bruce M. Smith was a member of the editorial staff of the Phi Delta Kappan, the flagship publication of Phi Delta Kappa International, the association for professional educators. He retired as editor-in-chief in 2008. He holds degrees from M.I.T., the University of New Hampshire, and Indiana University.
Joan Harris has taught first, second, and third grades for more than 25 years. In 1997, she was recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children as the outstanding teacher of the year.

Product details

• Authors: Joan Harris, Phillip Harris, Phillip Smith Harris, Phillip/ Smith Harris, Harris Joan, Harris Phillip, Bruce M Smith, Bruce M. Smith, Smith Bruce M.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9780810896147
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-9614-7
• No. of pages: 206
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Bildungswesen: Organisation und Verwaltung, EDUCATION / Testing & Measurement, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Secondary Schools, Educational strategies & policy, Education: examinations & assessment, Examinations & assessment, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary