National Testing in Schools

An Australian assessment

By Bob Lingard, Greg Thompson, Sam Sellar | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Over the last two decades, large-scale national, or provincial, standardised testing has become prominent in the schools of many countries around the globe. National Testing in Schools: An Australian Assessment draws on research to consider the nature of national testing and its multiple effects, including:

  • media responses and constructions such as league tables of performance
  • pressures within school systems and on schools
  • effects on the work and identities of principals and teachers
  • and impacts on the experience of schooling for many young people, including those least advantaged.

Using Australia as the case site for global concerns regarding national testing, this book will be an invaluable companion for education researchers, teacher educators, teacher education students and teachers globally.

Editions of National Testing in Schools

EBook
ISBN 9781317333678
PDF
ISBN 9781317333685

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Over the last two decades, large-scale national, or provincial, standardised testing has become prominent in the schools of many countries around the globe. National Testing in Schools: An Australian Assessment draws on research to consider the nature of national testing and its multiple effects, including:

  • media responses and constructions such as league tables of performance
  • pressures within school systems and on schools
  • effects on the work and identities of principals and teachers
  • and impacts on the experience of schooling for many young people, including those least advantaged.

Using Australia as the case site for global concerns regarding national testing, this book will be an invaluable companion for education researchers, teacher educators, teacher education students and teachers globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Testing in Schools about?

Over the last two decades, large-scale national, or provincial, standardised testing has become prominent in the schools of many countries around the globe. National Testing in Schools: An Australian Assessment draws on research to consider the nature of national testing and its multiple effects, including:

  • media responses and constructions such as league tables of performance
  • pressures within school systems and on schools
  • effects on the work and identities of principals and teachers
  • and impacts on the experience of schooling for many young people, including those least advantaged.

Using Australia as the case site for global concerns regarding national testing, this book will be an invaluable companion for education researchers, teacher educators, teacher education students and teachers globally.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in National Testing in Schools?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Educational strategies and policy

Where can I read a sample of National Testing in Schools?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317333678

Is National Testing in Schools part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Local/Global Issues in Education

Who is/are the Author/s of the book National Testing in Schools?

Bob Lingard, Greg Thompson, Sam Sellar

Who is the Publisher of the book National Testing in Schools?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

National Testing in Schools is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317333678) and pdf(ISBN 9781317333685)