Assessment Books

New and Published Books

1. The General Factor of Intelligence

   How General Is It?

   Edited by Robert J. Sternberg, Elena L. Grigorenko

   This edited volume presents a balanced approach to the ongoing debate of just how general the "general factor" of intelligence is. To accomplish this goal, the editors chose a number of distinct approaches to the study of intelligence--psychometric, genetic-epistemological, cognitive, biological,...

   Published February 13th 2013 by Psychology Press
2. Provision Mapping

   Improving outcomes in primary schools

   By Anne Massey

   Series: David Fulton / Nasen

   Written by an experienced practitioner who has a very current understanding of the school context, this book gives a fantastically clear, detailed and realistic strategy for primary schools with regards to raising attainment and inclusive practice. Anne Massey has provided a cogent and manageable...

   Published November 28th 2012 by Routledge
3. Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents

   4th Edition

   By Sara Whitcomb, Kenneth W. Merrell

   Generally recognized as the standard work in its field, Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents provides a comprehensive foundation and guide for conducting conceptually sound, culturally responsive, and ecologically-oriented assessments of student social and...

   Published October 31st 2012 by Routledge
4. Summer Learning

   Research, Policies, and Programs

   Edited by Geoffrey D. Borman, Matthew Boulay

   This book brings together up-to-date, research-based evidence concerning summer learning and provides descriptions and analyses of a range of summer school programs. The chapters present theory and data that explain both the phenomenon of summer learning loss and the potential for effective summer...

   Published October 28th 2012 by Routledge
5. Intelligence and Personality

   Bridging the Gap in Theory and Measurement

   Edited by Janet M. Collis, Samuel J. Messick, Ulrich Schiefele

   This volume brings together leading researchers in a major new effort to bridge the historical gap between the domains of ability and personality. The result is a remarkable collection of chapters analyzing critical issues at the interface--style, structure, process, and context. Contributors...

   Published August 15th 2012 by Psychology Press
6. Improving Large-Scale Assessment in Education

   Theory, Issues, and Practice

   Edited by Marielle Simon, Kadriye Ercikan, Michel Rousseau

   Large-scale assessments (LSAs) play a growing role in education policy decisions, accountability, and education planning worldwide. This book focuses on central issues that are key components of successful planning, development and implementation of LSAs. The book’s main distinction is its focus on...

   Published August 7th 2012 by Routledge
7. Setting Performance Standards

   Foundations, Methods, and Innovations, 2nd Edition

   Edited by Gregory J. Cizek

   Setting standards of performance is a ubiquitous task in education licensure, certification, and credentialling. It is found in elementary schooling, the professions, commercial applications, and governmental and private organizations. It is one of the most complex, controversial, and vexing issues...

   Published December 18th 2011 by Routledge
8. Approaches to Assessment that Enhance Learning in Higher Education

   Edited by Stylianos Hatzipanagos, Rebecca Rochon

   This book addresses the need to diversify mainstream forms of assessment currently used in Higher Education in order to re-establish the focus on the learning process. Making assessment central to student learning is about returning to what current research emphasises: the primary beneficiary of...

   Published August 10th 2011 by Routledge
9. Changing Schools in an Era of Globalization

   By John Chi-Kin Lee, Brian J. Caldwell

   Series: Routledge Research in Education

   Much has been written about globalization and the challenge of preparing young people for the new world of work and life in times of complexity and continuous change. However, few works have examined how globalization has and will continue to shape education in the East. This volume discusses...

   Published April 4th 2011 by Routledge
10. Measurement and Evaluation in Post-Secondary ESL

    By Glayol V. Ekbatani

    Practical and concise, this introductory text for language teaching professionals is a guide to ESL assessment and to fulfilling the testing component of TESOL programs in the U.S. and around the world. Covering the fundamental descriptive and quantitative facets of effective language testing, it...

    Published September 7th 2010 by Routledge