Educational Assessment of Students (5th Edition) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Susan M. Brookhart (Author)

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A highly-respected book in its field, The Educational Assessment of Students 4/e is the most thorough discussion of traditional and alternative assessments of any text—explaining, giving practical real-world examples, discussing pros and cons, and showing how to construct virtually all of the choices teachers can make in classroom assessment. Theories and research findings abound; the author examines why, when, and how teachers should use assessment in the classroom. Topics include: the bases for assessment in the classroom, crafting and using classroom assessments, and interpreting and using standardized tests. With its extensive and valuable appendix set, this book is a must-have desk reference for teachers and others involved in the field of education.

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Broad in scope and objective in coverage, this progressive text examines the techniques and applications of today's educational tests and measurements--both traditional and non-traditional-- and discusses recent developments in integrating assessment and instruction at the classroom level. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (May 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131719254
• ISBN-13: 978-0131719255
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,206 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have reference book, December 11, 2000

By	Tracy Cerrillo (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Educational Assessment of Students (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is a "must-have" resource for anyone who has an interest in testing and assessment. I am a psychometrican, and it is a widely used resource among our psychometrics staff, as well as, with our measurement consultants and assessment specialists. It provides a comprehensive background into test reliability and validity. In addition, it presents many helpful tools for constructing all types of items. The checklists are especially beneficial, as well as, the chapter on interpreting score reports. Because the book is so comprehensive, it may best be used as guidebook and/ or reference book, rather than a book that one would read from cover to cover in the hopes to digest it all. I cannot say how many times I have referred back to this book in both my educational and professional life. I believe that it is written on a level that is relatively easy to follow, and the numerous examples that he provides help to illustrate the material. It is the most comprehensive book of it's kind in the field of educational assessment. I am also a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, and many students that I worked with during my doctoral study there also hold an opinion similar to mine. If the book is used in the way that it is intended to be used, it will probably be one of the most used reference books in your educational assessment library.

4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied, February 7, 2010

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5.0 out of 5 stars Educational Assessment of Students, December 12, 2009

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For a used book the product was in great shape. The book had very minor markings on it or in general anything wrong with it compared to brand new. Great service with very quick shipment. It only took it a couple of days to arrive. Highly recommended seller.