Isbn: 9780792391777 - changing assessments: alternative views of aptitude, achievement and instruction: 30 (13 risultati)

hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1991; Boston; blue glossy paper covered boards with black titles; covers contain rubbing and wear; library sticker on spine; Ex-library with typical stamps and markings; Interior is clean and unmarked; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 337 pages.

Condizione: New. In English.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Bernard R. Gifford As we edge toward the year 2000, the information age is a reality; the global marketplace is increasingly competitive; and the U.S. labor force is shrinking. Today more than ever, our nation's economic and social well-being hinges on our ability to tap our human resources-to identify talent, to nurture it, and to assess abilities and disabilities in ways that help every individual reach his or her full potential. In pursuing that goal, decision-makers in education, industry, and government are relying increasingly on standardized tests: sets of question- with identical directions, time limits and tasks for all test-takers-designed to permit an inference about what someone knows or can do in a particular area. CALIBRATING DIFFERENCE Our emphasis on standardized testing rests on a premise that is so basic it often escapes notice: that we humans are different from each other in ways that are both meaningful and measurable. We differ in terms of cognitive ability; aptitude for performing different kinds of mental and physical tasks; temperament; and interests. But somehow, without sufficient examination, we have taken a great collective leap from that commonplace to the notion that there are precise, measurable gradations of innate ability that can be used to direct children to the right classrooms, and adults to the right job slots.…

Condizione: New. Editor(s): Gifford, Bernard R.; O'Connor, Catherine. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675. . 1991. Hardback. . . . .…

Condizione: New. pp. 356.

Condizione: New. Editor(s): Gifford, Bernard R.; O'Connor, Catherine. Series: Evaluation in Education and Human Services. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675. . 1991. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Gebunden. Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Bernard R. Gifford As we edge toward the year 2000, the information age is a reality the global marketplace is increasingly competitive and the U.S. labor force is shrinking. Today more than ever, our nation s economic and social well-being hinges on our . …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Bernard R. Gifford As we edge toward the year 2000, the information age is a reality; the global marketplace is increasingly competitive; and the U.S. labor force is shrinking. Today more than ever, our nation's economic and social well-being hinges on our ability to tap our human resources-to identify talent, to nurture it, and to assess abilities and disabilities in ways that help every individual reach his or her full potential. In pursuing that goal, decision-makers in education, industry, and government are relying increasingly on standardized tests: sets of question- with identical directions, time limits and tasks for all test-takers-designed to permit an inference about what someone knows or can do in a particular area. CALIBRATING DIFFERENCE Our emphasis on standardized testing rests on a premise that is so basic it often escapes notice: that we humans are different from each other in ways that are both meaningful and measurable. We differ in terms of cognitive ability; aptitude for performing different kinds of mental and physical tasks; temperament; and interests. But somehow, without sufficient examination, we have taken a great collective leap from that commonplace to the notion that there are precise, measurable gradations of innate ability that can be used to direct children to the right classrooms, and adults to the right job slots. 352 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Changing Assessments | Alternative Views of Aptitude, Achievement and Instruction | Mary Catherine O'Connor (u. a.) | Buch | Einband - fest (Hardcover) | Englisch | 1991 | Springer Netherland | EAN 9780792391777 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Netherlands, Haberstr. 7, 69126 Heidelberg, buchhandel-buch[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Bernard R. Gifford As we edge toward the year 2000, the information age is a reality; the global marketplace is increasingly competitive; and the U.S. labor force is shrinking. Today more than ever, our nation's economic and social well-being hinges on our ability to tap our human resources-to identify talent, to nurture it, and to assess abilities and disabilities in ways that help every individual reach his or her full potential. In pursuing that goal, decision-makers in education, industry, and government are relying increasingly on standardized tests: sets of question- with identical directions, time limits and tasks for all test-takers-designed to permit an inference about what someone knows or can do in a particular area. CALIBRATING DIFFERENCE Our emphasis on standardized testing rests on a premise that is so basic it often escapes notice: that we humans are different from each other in ways that are both meaningful and measurable. We differ in terms of cognitive ability; aptitude for performing different kinds of mental and physical tasks; temperament; and interests. But somehow, without sufficient examination, we have taken a great collective leap from that commonplace to the notion that there are precise, measurable gradations of innate ability that can be used to direct children to the right classrooms, and adults to the right job slots.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 352 pp. Englisch.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 356 52:B&W 6.14 x 9.21in or 234 x 156mm (Royal 8vo) Case Laminate on White w/Gloss Lam.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 356.