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“A splendid, well-written, compulsively readable, and long-overdue book. A must read, particularly for those who work with or advocate for children.”
John J. DeFrancesco, Ph.D.
Chair, Graduate Studies in Psychology
Professor of Psychology and Criminal Justice
American International College
Springfield, MA
“Dr. Rocchio takes you on an eye-opening journey into the secret world of testing. Each chapter is loaded with useful information that will make you a more confident parent or teacher in today’s test-driven culture.”
Stephanie Magnone
Parent and teacher, Florida
“Dr. Rocchio delivers an insightful and unbiased examination of how standardized tests are used—and sometimes misused—in today’s increasingly test-oriented society. Highly recommended reading for parents and teachers!”
David Palmer, Ph.D., Educational Psychologist and author of
Parents’ Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education:
All You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions for Your Child
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Tests are used to make important decisions about us and our children.
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You’ll know what your child or student’s scores really mean.
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You will be able to make better educational decisions.
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You’ll be able to cut through the confusing and intimidating jargon.
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You will have a better idea of how much faith to place in test scores.
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You’ll be able to better assess your child or student’s progress.
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You’ll feel more confident whenever test scores are discussed.
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You’ll know if tests are being used appropriately.
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You’ll be aware of some of the most important issues in testing.
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You’ll be more engaged in your child or student’s education.
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“This book should be passed out at the beginning of the school year to every parent and teacher.”
Marilyn Doerr, Ph.D., Educator and coauthor of None of the Above
Here’s a sample of what you will learn...
• How to Understand IQ Scores • Whether Standardized Tests Are Really Needed?
• What the Scores Really Mean? • Whether Tests Stigmatize Children?
• If “Teaching to the Test” Is Always a Bad Thing? • Whether IQ Measures Potential?
• If a Single Test Should Ever Be Used to Make Important Decisions?
AND MUCH MORE!
PLUS! Descriptions of over 100 commonly used tests
Looking for an Informative and Easy-to-Use Testing Guide? Here it is!
For Parents and Teachers, Principals, Education Administrators, School Counselors, Students of
Psychology & Counseling & Education, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers,
Pediatricians, Family Physicians, and Education Reporters!