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Contradictions of School Reform : Educational Costs of Standardized Testing

by Linda McNeil
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Insightful analysis of standardized testing's impact on education.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the negative consequences of standardized testing on education. McNeil's analysis is well-researched and presents a compelling argument against the practice. She provides a thorough examination of the costs of standardized testing, including the narrowing of curricula and the negative impact on teacher morale. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving the quality of education in our schools.

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Contradictions of School Reform : Educational Costs of Standardized Testing

by Linda McNeil
RM109.22 MYR Now RM76.41 MYR Save 30%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM333.82 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780415920742
Authors: Linda McNeil
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 2000-04-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Politics
Related Topics: Sociology, Education, Social Issues
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 9 readers)

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Parents and community activists around the country complain that the education system is failing our children. They point to students' failure to master basic skills, even as standardized testing is widely employed in efforts to improve the educational system. Contradictions of Reform is a provocative look into the reality, for students as well as teachers, of standardized testing. A detailed account of how student improvement and teacher effectiveness are evaluated, Contradictions of Reform argues compellingly that the preparation of students for standardized tests engenders teaching methods that vastly compromise the quality of education.
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Insightful analysis of standardized testing's impact on education.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the negative consequences of standardized testing on education. McNeil's analysis is well-researched and presents a compelling argument against the practice. She provides a thorough examination of the costs of standardized testing, including the narrowing of curricula and the negative impact on teacher morale. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving the quality of education in our schools.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.