Beyond Standardized Testing
Author | : George W. Elford |
Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0810843854 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780810843851 |
Rating | : 4/5 (851 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Beyond Standardized Testing by : George W. Elford
Download or read book Beyond Standardized Testing written by George W. Elford and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text addresses the problem of the overuse of standardized testing. It argues that so-called test-based reform has given rise to the "cram curriculum" and turned schools into test-prep centres. Overlooked are teachers, who observe students, and are the primary source of information on learning.