Testing Wars in the Public Schools A Forgotten History

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Synopsis

Despite claims that written exams narrowed the curriculum, ruined children’s health, and turned teachers into automatons, once tests took root in American schools their legitimacy was never seriously challenged. William Reese puts today’s battles over standards and benchmarks into perspective by showcasing the history of the pencil-and-paper exam.

Book details

Author:
William J. Reese
ISBN:
9780674073043
Publisher:
Harvard University Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-07-16
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
Harvard University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government