Download or read book Parents Guide to Understanding Tests written by Educational Records Bureau. Independent Schools Advisory Committee. Technical Subcommittee and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Parents Guide to Understanding Tests written by Margaret T. Corey and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Parent s Guide to Standardized Tests for Grades 3 5 written by Cynthia Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaplan now offers an indispensable tool for parents who want to help their elementary-school child perform well on standardized tests.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Understanding Tests and Their Uses in the Schools written by Lawrence E. Hafner and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Achievement Tests written by Lawrence M. Rudner and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current information about tests and testing procedures is provided for school district staff, particularly in districts without specially trained testing directors. Practical information is given about selecting and administering tests and about reporting results effectively. This guide opens with a discussion of the basic principles of testing. The various types of district-level tests are described, and different types of test scores are presented. The advantages and limitations of certain types of tests and scores are reviewed. The viewpoints of measurement experts on important issues in testing are expressed in the following chapters: (1) "Common Misuses of Standardized Tests" (Eric Gardner); (2) "Preparing Students To Take Standardized Achievement Tests" (William A. Mehrens); (3) "Matching Your Curriculum and Standardized Tests" (Jane C. Conoley); (4) "Using Customized Standardized Tests" (Paul L. Williams); (5) "Interpreting Test Scores for Compensatory Education Students" (Gary Echternacht); and (6) "Working with the Press" (Allan Hartman). Four additional discussions are appended: "Finding Information about Standardized Tests' (Lawrence M. Rudner and Kathryn Dorko); Organizations That Provide Test Information" (Ronald T. C. Boyd); "Putting Test Scores in Perspective: Communicating a Complete Report Card for Your Schools" (M. Kevin Matter); and "Major Achievement Tests and Their Characteristics" (Northwest Regional Education Laboratory). Names and addresses of major test publishers, and a glossary of testing terms are also included. (SLD)
Download or read book Parents Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education written by David Palmer and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information and advice for parents on IQ testing, gifted children, gifted education, and giftedness combined with learning disabilities.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Scholarship Tests written by Rebecca Leech and published by Australian Council for Educational. This book was released on 2009 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preparing, applying and sitting for a scholarship test can be a gruelling and competitive process for a child and the child's parents, and the disappointment of not being awarded a scholarship can be demoralising and disappointing. Scholarship tests aim to identify the very best potential students for an elite school from a pool of outstanding candidates. To be of any use, scholarship tests must find often very small differences in the academic performance of very high- achieving students. A Parent's Guide to Scholarship Tests aims to help parents better understand scholarship tests, so that they can help their child do their best when it counts. The book contains: *detailed information about the CSTP, PSP, SST and ACEP scholarship tests *advice on preparing for the test *example questions and sample answers with detailed explanations, strategies and approaches *suggestions on helping your child develop the skills and abilities the tests target *advice on how to manage expectations and better understand results *case studies and advice from participating schools.
Download or read book Parent s Guide to the TAAS for Grade 3 written by Cynthia Johnson and published by Kaplan. This book was released on 2001 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features all the essential facts and expert advice parents need to help prepare their children for the TAAS.
Download or read book Letting Go written by Karen Levin Coburn and published by Adler & Adler Publishers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Intelligence Testing written by John A. Glover and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Standardized Tests in School written by Peter W. Cookson and published by Learning Express (NY). This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents of grammar and middle school children need a comprehensive source for preparing young students for the growing number of national standardized tests given in school each year. This informative guide will help parents help their kids become confident, successful test takers. Features questions for parents to ask the classroom teacher and school administration.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Childhood Illnesses written by Leslie Young and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a recognized M.D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks the myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and troubleshooting common childhood illnesses. With this book, you will feel confident that you can handle common ailments and gauge the seriousness of your child's condition. This helpful guide covers newborns to adolescents, offering detailed information and helpful tips on: *Diaper rashes and skin problems *Antibiotics and vaccines *When to worry about a fever *Cold remedies for infants *Bedwetting Dr. Young gives you the straight facts, helping you avoid costly doctor visits and worrisome, sleepless nights. The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses will help you sleep better at night, knowing you have the tools and know—how to raise a happy, healthy child.
Download or read book The Testing written by Joelle Charbonneau and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes) is celebrating. All Cia can think about--hope for--is whether she'll be chosen for The Testing, a United Commonwealth program that selects the best and brightest new graduates to become possible leaders of the slowly revitalizing post-war civilization. When Cia is chosen, her father finally tells her about his own nightmarish half-memories of The Testing. Armed with his dire warnings ("Cia, trust no one"), she bravely heads off to Tosu City, far away from friends and family, perhaps forever. Danger, romance--and sheer terror--await.
Download or read book The Parents Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties written by Veronica Bidwell and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed full of advice and practical strategies for parents and educators, this book is a one-stop-shop for supporting children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Part one introduces a spectrum of SpLDs, ranging from poor working memory, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, through to ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), Specific Language Impairment and Visual Processing Difficulty. It explains clearly what each difficulty is, how it can affect a child's learning and how to help a child to succeed despite their difficulties. Part two includes a host of tips, tools and strategies to support your child's efforts in areas such as reading, writing, spelling and handwriting, as well as advice on motivation, confidence and managing life's setbacks. Written by an experienced Educational Psychologist, this is the perfect guide for parents and carers who are looking for ways to support their child's learning, as well as for educators and teachers looking for advice on how to differentiate lessons and motivate pupils with SpLDs.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide to Raising Boys written by Cheryl L Erwin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-12-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Potty training. Violent video games. Dating! Raising a son is a wonderful adventure--but it can also be a challenge. You worry about your son's self-image, his values, his relationship with them--and with others. You want your son to succeed and grow into a capable young man, but how can you make sure that happens? This comprehensive guide shows you how to help your son: Strengthen his self-image and resist peer pressure Identify and exhibit acceptable behaviors Build friendships and relationships Succeed in school--and beyond Raising a son is no easy task. But with patience, perseverance, and this guide, you can see your son through challenging times and take pride in his successful transition from boy to man.
Download or read book The Ordinary Parent s Guide to Teaching Reading The Ordinary Parent s Guide written by Jessie Wise and published by Peace Hill Press. This book was released on 2004-10-17 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A plain-English guide to teaching phonics. Every parent can teach reading—no experts need apply! Too many parents watch their children struggle with early reading skills—and don't know how to help. Phonics programs are too often complicated, overpriced, gimmicky, and filled with obscure educationalese. The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading cuts through the confusion, giving parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching reading—from short vowels through supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. This one book supplies parents with all the tools they need. Over the years of her teaching career, Jessie Wise has seen good reading instruction fall prey to trendy philosophies and political infighting. Now she has teamed with dynamic coauthor Sara Buffington to supply parents with a clear, direct phonics program—a program that gives them the know-how and confidence to take matters into their own hands.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Understanding and Motivating Children written by Amy Lew and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
