{"product_id":"educational-assessment-robert-j-wright-9781412949170","title":"Educational Assessment: Tests and Measurements in the Age of Accountability","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrounded in the real world of public schools and students, this engaging, insightful, and highly readable text introduces the inner-workings of K-12 educational assessment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e There has never been a time when it is more important for educators to have an understanding of testing and assessments. Accountability is now a fact of life for all public school educators, and testing is at the core of all educational assessment programs. It is no longer prudent or even possible for educators to ignore this national zeitgeist. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEducational Assessment: Tests and Measurements in the Age of Accountability\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses all of the constructs central to understanding the design, construction and evaluation of educational measures. It goes on to provide students with insight into the link between today′s high-stakes testing mandates and the traditions of the past 125 years of \"scientific\" measurement in the United States. It addresses the problem of understanding and correctly interpreting test scores on local, statewide, national, and international assessments. It also addresses how certain issues such as institutionalized cheating, test preparation, and individual differences among students and their families influence test score outcomes. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCovers traditional topics in an approachable and understandable way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliability, validity, performance assessments, standardized achievement tests, and many more topics are included. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnalyzes and interprets \"hot-button\" issues of today′s complex measurement concerns\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The score-gap, high-stakes testing, grade retention, drop-out crises, \"academic redshirting,\", diversity, family influence, and educational technology, are examined. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRelates theory to practice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Each chapter includes relevant real-life examples and case studies to demonstrate how the technical-measurement principles impact those involved. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAddresses the needs of diverse students\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Issues related to students with special needs and the testing of English Language Learners are discussed. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Audience: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEducational Assessment: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTests and Measurements in the Age of Accountability\u003c\/strong\u003e has been written to meet the needs of students in graduate programs of special education, reading, school counseling, school social work, curriculum supervision, or administration. Providing grounding in all aspects of measurement, this book is perfect for undergraduate and graduate courses such as Educational Tests and Measurements, Assessment in Education, and Student Assessment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert J. Wright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1412949173\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412949170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/21\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 664\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.11h x 7.62w x 1.18d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2008 pg. 260","brand":"Robert J. Wright","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43925528576255,"sku":"9781412949170","price":218.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_0ebd968a-0803-4b0d-bc85-13e966688327.jpg?v=1681077808","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/educational-assessment-robert-j-wright-9781412949170","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}