The unintended consequences of high-stakes testing / M. Gail Jones, Brett D. Jones, and Tracy Y. Hargroves.

Author/creator Jones, M. Gail, 1955-
Other author Jones, Brett D., 1969-
Other author Hargroves, Tracy, 1965-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, ©2003.
Descriptionvii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentBook review (Education Review)
Subjects

Contents Looking through multiple lenses: historical and contemporary perspectives of testing -- How testing shapes the curriculum -- The impacts of testing on teaching practices -- Truth or consequences: preparing for the tests -- Testing and student motivation -- No child left untested: the impact on special populations -- Missing the mark: testing and student retention -- Who will teach?: testing and the teaching profession -- Stepping up to the plate: symbols of testing -- Reforming the reform -- Putting the pieces together.
Local noteLittle-344601--305131051188-
Local noteLittle-350818--305131057361Z
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002153819
ISBN0742526267 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0742526275 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LB3051 .J584 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold