{"product_id":"interpreting-standardized-test-scores-1","title":"Interpreting Standardized Test Scores","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Craig A. Mertler′s approach would reduce your stress level as his book walks the reader through the various assessments often encountered in schools and helps the reader make better use of the information embedded in accountability reports. The book is well-organized and provides clear and thorough descriptions of the myriad terms the reader will encounter with assessments.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Lane B. Mills, THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This text offers a clear, insightful study of how to interpret, use, and reflect on test data in ways that help to develop better schools, highly qualified teachers, and well prepared students.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Linda Karges-Bone, \u003ci\u003eCharleston Southern University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs standardized testing continues to grow in importance in our society, this text will become a critical part of measurement curriculum and instruction.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Gordon Brooks, \u003ci\u003eOhio University\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterpreting Standardized Test Scores: Strategies for Data-Driven Instructional Decision Making\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to help K-12 teachers and administrators understand the nature of standardized tests and, in particular, the scores that result from them. This useful manual helps teachers develop the skills necessary to incorporate these test scores into various types of instructional decision making—a process known as \"data-driven decision making\"—necessitated by the needs of their students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHelps readers understand, interpret, and use standardized test scores to improve classroom instruction:\u003c\/i\u003e Several specific examples are given for interpreting test scores and developing a plan to revise instruction based on those results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOffers activities for application and reflection: \u003c\/i\u003eFollow-up activities and discussion points are provided for experienced and preservice teachers across K-12 grade levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePresents successful case studies:\u003c\/i\u003e The author includes interviews with classroom teachers, building administrators, and district-level administrators who have successfully engaged in a process of incorporating test scores into decision making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent supplementary text for any course that incorporates standardized testing as a topic, including but not limited to courses in Classroom Assessment, Educational Psychology, Content Methods, Reading, Special Education, Curriculum, Literacy, Administration, The Principalship, and The Superintendency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245949210968,"sku":"9781412937191","price":105.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412937191_148dd425-12df-41c0-9dc8-2b1626c8e5b3.jpg?v=1777773631","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/interpreting-standardized-test-scores-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}