The Test
Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don't Have to Be
By Anya Kamenetz | Publisher: PublicAffairs
About the book
\"[The anti-testing] movement now has a guidebook. . . . Kamenetz shows how fundamentally American it would be to move toward a more holistic system.\" -- New York Times Book Review
The Test is an essential and critically acclaimed book for any parent confounded by our national obsession with standardized testing. It recounts the shocking history and tempestuous politics of testing and borrows strategies from fields as diverse as games, neuroscience, and ancient philosophy to help children cope. It presents the stories of families, teachers, and schools maneuvering within and beyond the existing educational system, playing and winning the testing game. And it points the way toward a hopeful future of better tests and happier kids.
Editions of The Test
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781610394413
- EBook
- ISBN 9781610394420
Read an Excerpt
\"[The anti-testing] movement now has a guidebook. . . . Kamenetz shows how fundamentally American it would be to move toward a more holistic system.\" -- New York Times Book Review
The Test is an essential and critically acclaimed book for any parent confounded by our national obsession with standardized testing. It recounts the shocking history and tempestuous politics of testing and borrows strategies from fields as diverse as games, neuroscience, and ancient philosophy to help children cope. It presents the stories of families, teachers, and schools maneuvering within and beyond the existing educational system, playing and winning the testing game. And it points the way toward a hopeful future of better tests and happier kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Test about?
\"[The anti-testing] movement now has a guidebook. . . . Kamenetz shows how fundamentally American it would be to move toward a more holistic system.\" -- New York Times Book Review
The Test is an essential and critically acclaimed book for any parent confounded by our national obsession with standardized testing. It recounts the shocking history and tempestuous politics of testing and borrows strategies from fields as diverse as games, neuroscience, and ancient philosophy to help children cope. It presents the stories of families, teachers, and schools maneuvering within and beyond the existing educational system, playing and winning the testing game. And it points the way toward a hopeful future of better tests and happier kids.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Test?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Educational systems and structures > Education: examinations and assessment
Where can I read a sample of The Test?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781610394413
How long is The Test and how many pages does it have?
The Test has 272 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Test?
Anya Kamenetz
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Test is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781610394413) and ebook(ISBN 9781610394420)
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