Standardized Minds

Author	: Peter Sacks
Publisher	: Da Capo Press
Total Pages	: 351
Release	: 2001-01-10
ISBN-10	: 0738204331
ISBN-13	: 9780738204338
Rating	: 4/5 (338 Downloads)

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Download or read book Standardized Minds written by Peter Sacks and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2001-01-10 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Standardized Minds" dramatically shows how an unhealthy and enduring obsession with intelligence testing affects everyone. Drawing creative solutions from the headlines and front lines, Sacks demonstrates proven alternatives to such testing, and details a plan to make the American meritocracy legitimate and fair.

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