Measurement and Statistics for Teachers

Measurement and Statistics for Teachers

Written in a student-friendly style, this modestly priced text shows teachers how to use measurement and statistics wisely in their classes. Although there is some discussion of theory, emphasis is given to the practical, everyday uses of measurement and statistics such as how to develop and use effective classroom tests, how to carry out informal assessments, performance assessments, portfolio assessments, and how to use and interpret standardized tests. Part II provides a more complete coverage of basic descriptive statistics and their use in the classroom than any text now available. Malcolm Van Blerkom has been teaching various college courses in Psychology and Educational Psychology for the past 28 years, and is currently at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He has also published research on topics as varied as cognitive styles, class attendance, and study strategies.

Measurement and Statistics for Teachers

Malcolm L. Van Blerkom

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

First published 2009 by Routledge 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Van Blerkom, Malcolm L.

Measurement and statistics for teachers / Malcolm L. Van Blerkom.--1st. ed. v. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Educational tests and measurements. 2. Educational statistics. I. Title. LB3051. V25 2008 371.26--dc22

2008020571 ISBN 0-203-88786-7 Master e-book ISBN

ISBN10: 0?415?99565?5 (hbk) ISBN10: 0?805?86457?1 (pbk) ISBN10: 0?203?88786?7 (ebk)

ISBN13: 978?0?415?99565?8 (hbk) ISBN13: 978?0?805?86457?1 (pbk) ISBN13: 978?0?203?88786?8 (ebk)

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