Testing Student Learning, Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness
By Herbert J. Walberg and Williamson M. Evers

This book takes a hard look at the professional, technical, and public policy issues surrounding student achievement and teacher effectiveness—and shows how testing and accountability can play a vital role in improving American schools.

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• Introduction and Overview
• Part One: Setting the Stage
• Part Two: Constructive Uses of Tests
• Part Three: Constructive Tests for Accountability
• Part Four: State Testing Policies
• Appendix: Conference Agenda
• Contributors
• Index