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There has been longstanding interest in affective characteristics in both educational and corporate environments. While each domain has produced its own set of theorists and researchers, the work of……続きを見る

This special issue is based on a workshop which began with a description and examination of the current National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) standard-setting model, then looked to stan……続きを見る

This book tells parents everything they need to know about the OLSAT® Test (the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test®). This test is often given to children as part of a Gifted and Talented admissions pr……続きを見る

This book tells parents everything they need to know about the CogAT® Test (the Cognitive Abilities Test™). This test is often given to children as part of a Gifted and Talented admissions process. ……続きを見る

Understanding assessment and being able to use it effectively is at the heart of successful primary teaching. Aware of current policy and research, this book looks at the role and purpose of assessm……続きを見る

Mt. Multi is a set of basic mathematical tests which begin with the key times tables (2x to 12x, and doubles), then extends to include equations involving exponents, Roman numerals, algebra, BEDMAS,……続きを見る

After all the hours of studying, reading and preparation, the nights spent revising and the writing and re-writing of assignments, ‘success’ for university students can often be represented with a s……続きを見る

Practical and concise, this introductory text for language teaching professionals is a guide to ESL assessment and to fulfilling the testing component of TESOL programs in the U.S. and around the wo……続きを見る

The study skills in this booklet should enable the student to: - Prepare effectively for exams Recognize the qualities needed to obtain a good exam pass Handle exam questions with quiet confid……続きを見る

This second volume of papers from the ATC21STM project deals with the development of an assessment and teaching system of 21st century skills. Readers are guided through a detailed description of th……続きを見る

The contributions to this volume aim to stimulate discussion about the role of assessment in the learning experiences of students in music and other creative and performing arts settings. The articl……続きを見る

This book describes the design, development, delivery and impact of the mathematics assessment for the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). First, the origins of PISA’s concep……続きを見る

This book presents systematically six types of schools, with different improvement capacities. Different schools have different capacities for school improvement, depending on the school infrastruct……続きを見る

Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) reflects a new direction in understanding the complex interactions among content, pedagogy, learners and technology that can result in successful i……続きを見る

With this important work, written around current behavioral psychology research and practice as it applies to school-age children, the authors address both experimental and applied issues in the ass……続きを見る

Are you struggling with the complexities of assessment? Demystifying the process of assessment for learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), this book explains in straightforward language……続きを見る

"Of the many RTI materials published today, this one is user-friendly and much broader in scope. Written in clear and understandable yet professional language, this excellent book is appropriate for……続きを見る

"There is now compelling research that assessment can be used to improve both student learning and professional practice. Nancy Sindelar provides practical examples of how teachers, teams, schools, ……続きを見る

With the increasing emphasis on continuing professional development for teachers and all educational practitioners, the use of portfolios to plan, chart and review professional development is now wi……続きを見る

"Real learning is deeply personal. It requires that learners participate meaningfully in the ideas and subjects that they explore as they shape and reshape what they know and want to know. Diane Ron……続きを見る

Meaningful teacher evaluation starts with visible student growth Annual standardized test scores cannot provide evidence of student growth needed to evaluate teacher performance. But consider studen……続きを見る

"The authors have designed a process that respects the teacher′s professionalism and works to collaborate with stakeholders in a discussion about standards and possible educational outcomes without ……続きを見る

Item response theory (IRT) has moved beyond the confines of educational measurement into assessment domains such as personality, psychopathology, and patient-reported outcomes. Classic and emerging ……続きを見る

Achievement tests play an important role in modern societies. They are used to evaluate schools, to assign students to tracks within schools, and to identify weaknesses in student knowledge. The GED……続きを見る

Most guides to the process of turning around low-performing schools are written for principals and policy makers. Teachers, however, are the individuals expected to conduct the “heavy lifting” of sc……続きを見る

Passing the State Science Proficiency Tests presents essential content for elementary and middle school teachers who want to improve their science content background, enhance their classroom instruc……続きを見る

Student Success: From Board Rooms to Classrooms analyzes the emerging body of scholarly research on student success in an accessible and readable way that community college leaders will find both in……続きを見る

Words Matter: Teacher Language and Student Learning enables teachers to observe their actions and ask, “Do I know how children perceive my behaviors?" It also helps them to understand reasons for ch……続きを見る

This book traces the journey of the Mofet Association, an educational coalition established by teachers who immigrated to Israel from the former Soviet Union. Initially focused on children from the ……続きを見る

"Each of the 50 strategies explains what the strategy is, why it is important, and how it can be implemented. This book will be a tremendous resource for educators." ーCole Pugh, Superintendent Eagl……続きを見る