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Beyond standardized testing : better information for school accountability and management / George W. Elford.
| Author/creator | Elford, George W. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2002. |
| Description | xii, 116 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What counts in accountability? -- The reliance on standardized special event testing -- The rap against standardized testing -- Standardized means interpretable -- Which comes first, the curriculum or the test? -- Hyping student performance via the cram curriculum -- What ever happened to the scholastic aptitude test? -- Avoiding the information age : the road not considered -- National attention to content and performance standards -- Teacher knows best : standardizing teacher judgment -- Envisioning an instructional management information system -- How an instructional management information system would work -- Providing a truly "public" education via the Internet -- Rubrics and grades : getting around the curve -- A new credential : certified instructional manager -- By-product I : new information for college admissions -- By-product II : making academics count in the workplace -- A 21st century federal initiative in education. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2002005356 |
| ISBN | 0810843862 (Cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0810843854 (Paperback : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LB3051 .E456 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |