Uneducated Guesses
Using Evidence to Uncover Misguided Education Policies
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نقد و بررسی
August 1, 2011
Research scientist Wainer's experience working at the National Board of Medical Examiners and formerly at Educational Testing Service shows in this thought-provoking book. He questions the anecdotal and statistical evidence that underpins many of today's education policies and reform efforts. He takes on numerous issues, including achievement vs. aptitude testing, college rankings, consequences of optional SAT scores for college admissions, using student test scores to assess teachers, computerized adaptive tests, advanced placement courses, No Child Left Behind, multiple-choice questions vs. performance-based tasks (constructed-response essays, proofs, experiments, portfolios, etc.), and examinee choice in answering questions. Some of the chapters were adapted from previously published articles. The work is enriched with many real-world examples, e.g., Jaime Escalante's success preparing disadvantaged students to take the Advanced Placement Calculus examination and the scoring of the decathlon at the Olympics. Figures, tables, extensive bibliographic references, and a brief index finish off the book. VERDICT Highly recommended for educators, education reformers, and policymakers.--Elizabeth Connor, The Citadel, Military Coll. of South Carolina, Lib., Charleston
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