This is the first book to present a practical, problem-solving approach and hands-on tools and techniques for assessing English-language learners and culturally diverse students in K-12 settings. It meets a crucial need among practitioners and special educators working in today'…
"This is the first book to present a practical, problem-solving approach and hands-on tools and techniques for assessing English-language learners and culturally diverse students in K-12 settings. It meets a crucial need among practitioners and special educators working in today…
by Gipps, C. V., Gipps, C., Murphy, P.
How far is assessment fair? In this evaluation of research from a wide range of countries the authors examine the evidence for differences in performance among gender and ethnic groups on various forms of assessment. They explore the reasons put forward for these observed differ…
How far is assessment fair? In this evaluation of research from a wide range of countries the authors examine the evidence for differences in performance among gender and ethnic groups on various forms of assessment. They explore the reasons put forward for these observed differ…
by Davies, Alan, Elder, C., (Catherine)
fromStudies in language testing
"The festschrift brings together 28 invited papers surveying the state of the art in language testing from a perspective which combines technical and broader applied linguistics insights. The papers, by key figures from both within and outside the field of language testing, cove…
Based on practical experiences at companies like Google, LinkedIn, and Microsoft that each runs more than 20,000 controlled experiments a year, the authors share examples, pitfalls, and advice for students and industry professionals getting started with experiments
by Scott, David
fromInternational perspectives on curriculum studies
Curriculum and assessment is the first volume of the a new series International perspectives on curriculum. This edited book examines the relationship between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and, as with subsequent volumes, adopts a cross-sector and comparative approach. Co…
by Scott, David
fromInternational perspectives on curriculum studies
Curriculum and assessment is the first volume of the a new series International perspectives on curriculum. This edited book examines the relationship between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and, as with subsequent volumes, adopts a cross-sector and comparative approach. Co…
This book offers an extensive study on the fatigue of materials and structural components of engineering systems. The core of Mechanics of Fatigue builds upon the synthesis of micro- and macro-mechanics of fracture. Mechanics of Fatigue addresses the range of topics concerning d…
Schools nationwide are transitioning to the Common Core--our advice to you: Don't go it alone! Our new book, "Common Core Literacy Lesson Plans: Ready-to-Use Resources, 6-8," shows you that teaching the Common Core State Standards in the middle grades doesn't have to be intimida…
Offers the information necessary to develop skills for assessing an individual's health-related physical fitness. This book provides a practical 'how-to-do-it' approach for performing assessment skills effectively, and an understanding of the theory behind and the importance of …
