Beyond Testing

Seven Assessments of Students and Schools More Effective Than Standardized Tests

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Evaluation, Leadership
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Author: Deborah Meier, Matthew Knoester ISBN: 9780807775844
Publisher: Teachers College Press Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Deborah Meier, Matthew Knoester
ISBN: 9780807775844
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint:
Language: English

The authors of this timely book argue that a fundamentally complex problem—how to assess the knowledge of a child—cannot be reduced to a simple test score. Beyond Testing describes seven forms of assessment that are more effective than standardized test results: (1) student self-assessments, (2) direct teacher observations of students and their work, (3) descriptive reviews of the child, (4) reading and math interviews with children, (5) portfolios and public defense of student work, (6) school reviews and observations by outside professionals, and (7) school boards and town meetings. These assessments are more honest about what we can and cannot know about children’s knowledge, skills, and dispositions, and are more adaptable to varying educational missions. Readers can compare and contrast each approach and make informed decisions about what is most appropriate for their school.

“Many people have wondered,‘If not standardized testing, then what?’ Here are the answers.”
Diane Ravitch, New York University

“This is a terrific introduction to alternatives to current assessment practices. Highly recommended!”
David C. Berliner, Regent's Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University and bestselling author

“All parents, educators, and politicians need to read this book.”
Wayne Au, editor, Rethinking Schools

“Beyond Testing is an outstanding book that should be employed by teachers and administrators today.”
Carl A. Grant, University of Wisconsin–Madison

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The authors of this timely book argue that a fundamentally complex problem—how to assess the knowledge of a child—cannot be reduced to a simple test score. Beyond Testing describes seven forms of assessment that are more effective than standardized test results: (1) student self-assessments, (2) direct teacher observations of students and their work, (3) descriptive reviews of the child, (4) reading and math interviews with children, (5) portfolios and public defense of student work, (6) school reviews and observations by outside professionals, and (7) school boards and town meetings. These assessments are more honest about what we can and cannot know about children’s knowledge, skills, and dispositions, and are more adaptable to varying educational missions. Readers can compare and contrast each approach and make informed decisions about what is most appropriate for their school.

“Many people have wondered,‘If not standardized testing, then what?’ Here are the answers.”
Diane Ravitch, New York University

“This is a terrific introduction to alternatives to current assessment practices. Highly recommended!”
David C. Berliner, Regent's Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University and bestselling author

“All parents, educators, and politicians need to read this book.”
Wayne Au, editor, Rethinking Schools

“Beyond Testing is an outstanding book that should be employed by teachers and administrators today.”
Carl A. Grant, University of Wisconsin–Madison

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