A Parent's Guide to Testing in the Schools [microform] / Richard J. Stiggins
- Bib ID:
- 5393063
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Stiggins, Richard J
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED196934
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1980
- 19 p.
- Summary:
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This booklet is written in non-technical language and focuses on educational testing issues currently of interest to parents. Some of the questions parents commonly ask about tests are identified and answered. Questions include: (1) What are tests and why are they used?; (2) How are they used?; (3) How many different kinds of tests are there?; (4) What do different test scores mean?; (5) Are tests really sensitive to differences in students' cultural backgrounds?; (6) How can you tell if a test is a good test?; (7) Can parents help their children prepare for tests?; (8) What can parents do to help the child who is extremely nervous about tests?; (9) Can parents help their children deal with test scores?; and (10) What questions and issues should I raise with my child's teacher and principal regarding tests? A short bibliography of suggested readings for parents is included. (Author/RL)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: National Inst. of Education (ED), Washington, DC.
- ERIC Note: For related documents, see TM 810 047-048 and TM 810 050.
- Educational level discussed: Elementary Secondary Education.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2049 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1979
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1964
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