To better understand how high-stakes accountability has influenced teaching and learning, this book takes an in-depth look at the myriad consequences that high-stakes tests hold for students, teachers, administrators, and the public. By focusing on these tests and spending large amounts of time on test preparation and driving teachers to teach low-level, rote memorization, schools are essentially wiping out non-tested subjects such as science, social studies, physical education, and the arts. Although testing is promoted as ...
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To better understand how high-stakes accountability has influenced teaching and learning, this book takes an in-depth look at the myriad consequences that high-stakes tests hold for students, teachers, administrators, and the public. By focusing on these tests and spending large amounts of time on test preparation and driving teachers to teach low-level, rote memorization, schools are essentially wiping out non-tested subjects such as science, social studies, physical education, and the arts. Although testing is promoted as a strategy for improving education for all, research shows that testing has differential effects on students with special needs, minority students, students living in poverty, and those for whom English is a second language. The Unintended Consequences of High Stakes Testing unpacks the assumptions and philosophical foundations on which testing policies are based. The authors' arguments are grounded in extensive interviews and research. Through an examination of research, these authors show that high-stakes testing promotes students' dependence on extrinsic motivation at the cost of intrinsic motivation and the associated love of learning--which has tangible impacts on their education and lives.
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New. To better understand how high-stakes accountability has influenced teaching and learning, this work covers the myriad of consequences that high-stakes tests hold for students, teachers, administrators, and the public. It unpacks the philosophical foundations on which testing policies are based. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295. 2003. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Very good. Ex-library. vii, 179 p. : ill.; 23 cm. LCCN 2002153819 Type of material Book Personal name Jones, M. Gail, 1955-Main title The unintended consequences of high-stakes testing / M. Gail Jones, Brett D. Jones, and Tracy Y. Hargrove. Published/Created Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Pubishers, c2003. Description vii, 179 p. : ill.; 23 cm. ISBN 0742526267 (cloth: alk. paper) 0742526275 (pbk. : alk. paper) LC classification LB3051. J584 2003 Related names Jones, Brett D., 1969-Hargrove, Tracy Y., 1965-LC Subjects Educational tests and measurements--United States--Evaluation. Educational tests and measurements--Social aspects--United States. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Dewey class no. 371.26/4 Geographic area code n-us---
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
