For courses in tests and measurements in counseling and psychology. The leading guide to appraisal procedures for counselors, this readable, up-to-date volume offers future counselors, social workers, and other helping professionals a thorough overview of basic measurement theory and all relevant tests, carefully aligned to a broad array of assessment vehicles. Through clear, straightforward prose, students receive practical guidance on such topics as test selection, administration, interpretation, and reporting; along with thoughtful advice on how and when to use testing in diverse environments with diverse populations. Current topics in counseling receive appropriate attention; there is solid coverage of national standards; and the trend toward high-stakes testing is thoroughly explored.
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This broad, thorough competency-based overview of appraisal procedures provides a practical guide to responsible test use; gives suggestions on how to "do" appraisals; and features examples, case studies, and guidelines demonstrating testing in different environments with different populations -- all based on ethical standards and contemporary theory. It covers topics essential for students to become responsible users of assessment -- test selection, administration, and reporting --and to help them prepare for licensing and certification examinations.
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Key Benefit: This broad, thorough competency-based overview of appraisal procedures provides a practical guide to responsible test use; gives suggestions on how to “do” appraisals; and features examples, case studies, and guidelines demonstrating testing in different environments with different populations — all based on ethical standards and contemporary theory. It covers topics essential for users to become responsible users of assessment — test selection, administration, and reporting —and to help them prepare for licensing and certification examinations. Key Topics: Outlines models for test use and selection. Explores the basic measurement, statistical, and research skills needed to select, administer, and interpret test and assessment information. Details the different types of tests and assessment techniques that are commonly used in the helping professions: the assessment of learning and cognitive styles, the testing of intelligence, aptitude, interest, and personality; the traditional pencil-and- paper tests and inventories; projective test, situational tests, and the uses of behavioral observation. Covers alternate and authentic assessment. Expands coverage of theories of intelligence and “un” personality tests, such as the NEO and PAI. Expands coverage of school testing — including authentic assessment, portfolio assessment, and school report cards.
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This review is from: Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals (6th Edition) (Hardcover)
This book is not for people who do not understand statistics because there are typos in the book on important things such as definitions, answers to stats formulas, and in addition, the associated on-line grading chapter questions. Page 39 is just one example. The explanation of a Z-score has a typo. Below that, the example formula of a T-score is incorrect. Trying to figure this stuff out has been beyond frustrating. I do not recommend this book until they fix the published errors.
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This review is from: Appraisal Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals (5th Edition) (Hardcover)
This text was required for a course I took on appraisal and assessment procedures. I decided to buy the 5th edition because it was much, much cheaper than the current edition (which I believe is the 7th). The fifth edition shares most of the same information as the newest edition (i did a comparison of the two when I purchased, then returned the most recent text from the school book store). The chapters aren't in the same order, but unless you're being tested on the text book verbatim, it's not necessary to spend the extra cash.
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Easy to Understand Text on Appraisal,
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This review is from: Appraisal Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals (4th Edition) (Hardcover)
I purchased a copy of Appraisal Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals by Robert J. Drummond in order to review for the National Counselor Exam. It had been a number of years since I had taken a class in appraisal and I felt that I needed to brush up on the terms and basic principles. I found this book to be very helpful. The material is presented in an easy to understand format. I was worried about the appraisal section on the NCE. After reviewing this book, I felt much more confidnet about being successful on the appraisal section of the test. I recently took the NCE and passed. And, I actually did ok on the appraisal questions. I would recommend this book as an excellent review.
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