Measurement and Assessment in Teaching

by Robert L. Linn

This outstanding volume introduces prospective teachers to all of the elements of assessment that are essential to good instruction. Through direct, clear writing and a presentation that assumes no previous knowledge of measurement, it provides readers with an understanding of the role of assessment in the instructional process. With step-by-step instruction, the book helps readers learn how to construct effective test questions that are aligned with learning objectives. It also helps them evaluate published tests and properly interpret scores of standardized tests. For academic evaluators, educators, and counselors.

Genres: Education

550 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this one for a grad class on educational testing. It informational overload. I get the purpose and don’t necessarily have any issues with the content. It was just a burden to read. Would recommend to someone who has a vested interest in the nuts and bolts of test analysis.

[Mark Schlatter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, it's a lot of information --- some of it helpful --- but it's delivered in a very dry style. Hard to read and keep one's focus.

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a textbook, so naturally it was very dry and information-heavy. Additionally, I find measurement and assessment to be a rather boring topic. However, it is an important topic that is integral to teaching. Therefore this was a very useful text, and it should be noted that it was very well-written. This text covers topics such as the role of measurement and assessment in teaching, its context and uses, the foundations for assessment, what kinds of assessments there are as well as what purposes they serve, and the reliability and validity of assessments. It also goes into specifically when and how to perform assessments, as well as practical information on how to construct fair and well-written tests. I found this text to be both broad enough and specific enough, which makes it very useful.

Again, it might be boring, but it's great information presented in a highly satisfactory manner.

[Yudha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a textbook, so naturally it was very dry and information-heavy. Additionally, I find measurement and assessment to be a rather boring topic. However, it is an important topic that is integral to teaching. Therefore this was a very useful text, and it should be noted that it was very well-written. This text covers topics such as the role of measurement and assessment in teaching, its context and uses, t

[LeviSamJuno · Rating 1 out of 5]

Required reading for my grad school class, I found this book laborious to read, being distracted by so many typos, grammatical confusion, and even 2 chapters with the same chapter number in the heading.

I did get through it, though.

[Anney · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hate the class, hate the book, hate the prof. The only good thing about him is that he doesn't give any homework or tests... which is why I'm still in the class.

[Becky · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was required to buy this book for my Testing class, but did not ever really use it.

[Nizar · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[The Book Posh · Rating 2 out of 5]

...forced to read it for a university course.