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'Will that be on the exam? the role of teting in teaching and learning American history

Authors :
Kornblitch, Gary J.
Lasser, Carol
Source :
Journal of American History. March, 2004, Vol. 90 Issue 4, 1379-1414
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The inexcapable dimension of American education is presented. It is argued that success or failure on test affects the academic careers and life choices of students and increases the funding and operation of schools at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels, and it also reflects and influences what is taught to students and what they learn.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218723
Volume :
90
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of American History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.120881913