Measurement and Statistics for Teachers by Malcolm Van Blerkom

Measurement and Statistics for Teachers by Malcolm Van Blerkom

Written in a student-friendly style, Measurement and Statistics for Teachers shows teachers how to use measurement and statistics wisely in their classes. Although there is some discussion of theory, emphasis is given to the practical, everyday uses of measurement and statistics. The second part of the text provides more complete coverage of basic descriptive statistics and their use in the classroom than in any text now available. Comprehensive and accessible, Measurement and Statistics for Teachers includes: Short vignettes showing concepts in action Numerous classroom examples Highlighted vocabulary Boxes summarizing related concepts End-of-chapter exercises and problems Six full chapters devoted to the essential topic of Classroom Tests Instruction on how to carry out informal assessments, performance assessments, and portfolio assessments, and how to use and interpret standardized tests A five-chapter section on Descriptive Statistics, giving instructors the option of more thoroughly teaching basic measurement constructs such as validity, reliability, and score reporting

"Contemporary students are certain to be among the most tested of any generation, something unlikely to change in the next few yearsConsequently, Van Blerkom’s discussion of measurement and statistical concepts makes good sense…the author does a good job of discussing a variety of formal and informal testing issues. They will be helpful to educators and the interested public. The language is straightforward and reasonable."--CHOICE August 2009, Vol. 46 No. 11

Malcolm Van Blerkom has been teaching various college courses in Psychology and Educational Psychology for the past 28 years, and is currently at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He has also published research on topics as varied as cognitive styles, class attendance, and study strategies.

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ISBN 13	9780805864571
ISBN 10	0805864571
Title	Measurement and Statistics for Teachers
Author	Malcolm Van Blerkom
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published	2008-11-01
Number of pages	312
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