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Written specifically for school administrators and those preparing to be school administrators, this easy-to-read book contains only what's needed by leaders in today's assessment-dominated world of educational accountability. The content of the text is unabashedly practical, addressed specifically to the assessment-related needs of today's school administrators. The real-world orientation of the book, based on the author's extensive and continuing work in the nation's public schools, makes the book attractive to those instructors who teach assessment courses taken by prospective school administrators. Students (and in-service school administators) will recognize that this text is not loaded with dry, abstruse content about measurement and psychometric exotica. This book deals with the real-world measurement issues that today's educational leaders will most certainly encounter.
This book investigates the essential assessment literacy required for school administrators to navigate the modern landscape of educational accountability. W. James Popham, a recognized expert in educational measurement, leverages his extensive experience in public school systems to strip away complex psychometric theory. He presents a pragmatic framework designed to equip leaders with the specific tools needed to evaluate student performance data and manage school-wide assessment policies effectively.
What You Will Find
The text is regarded as a highly accessible, practitioner-focused resource that avoids the dense, theoretical jargon typical of academic measurement literature. Its emphasis on utility and direct application makes it a standard reference for both aspiring and current school administrators seeking to improve their assessment literacy.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2005-08-07
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205424007
ISBN-13:
9780205424009
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