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Author | : Chester E. Finn, Jr. |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2012-09-16 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1400844576 |
An in-depth look at academically selective public high schools in America What is the best education for exceptionally able and high-achieving youngsters? Can the United States strengthen its future intellectual leadership, economic vitality, and scientific prowess without sacrificing equal opportunity? There are no easy answers but, as Chester Finn and Jessica Hockett show, for more than 100,000 students each year, the solution is to enroll in an academically selective public high school. Exam Schools is the first-ever close-up look at this small, sometimes controversial, yet crucial segment of American public education. This groundbreaking book discusses how these schools work--and their critical role in nurturing the country's brightest students. The 165 schools identified by Finn and Hockett are located in thirty states, plus the District of Columbia. While some are world renowned, such as Boston Latin and Bronx Science, others are known only in their own communities. The authors survey the schools on issues ranging from admissions and student diversity to teacher selection. They probe sources of political support, curriculum, instructional styles, educational effectiveness, and institutional autonomy. Some of their findings are surprising: Los Angeles, for example, has no "exam schools" while New York City has dozens. Asian-American students are overrepresented—but so are African-American pupils. Culminating with in-depth profiles of eleven exam schools and thoughtful reflection on policy implications, Finn and Hockett ultimately consider whether the country would be better off with more such schools. At a time of keen attention to the faltering education system, Exam Schools sheds positive light on a group of schools that could well provide a transformative roadmap for many of America's children.
Author | : Chester E. Finn, Jr. |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2012-09-16 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 0691156670 |
In this book the authors discuss academically selective public high schools as a way to give exceptionally able and high achieving youngsters the best education possible, while strengthening the United States' future intellectually leadership, economic vitality, and scientific prowess without sacrificing equal opportunity.
Author | : Janice Selekman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2020-07 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780578799742 |
This is the complete exam prep guide for those seeking NBCSN certification.
Author | : Jack Schneider |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2017-08-14 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 0674976398 |
Test scores are the go-to metric of policy makers and anxious parents looking to place their children in the best schools. Yet standardized tests are a poor way to measure school performance. Using the diverse urban school district of Somerville MA as a case study, Jack Schneider’s team developed a new framework to assess educational effectiveness.
Author | : The Princeton Review |
Publisher | : Princeton Review |
Total Pages | : 881 |
Release | : 2021-08-31 |
Genre | : Study Aids |
ISBN | : 0525570829 |
Make sure you’re preparing with the most up-to-date materials! Look for The Princeton Review’s newest edition of this book, The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition (ISBN: 9780593450963, on-sale August 2022). Publisher's Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality or authenticity, and may not include access to online tests or materials included with the original product.
Author | : Peterson's |
Publisher | : Peterson's |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2011-07-01 |
Genre | : Study Aids |
ISBN | : 0768934966 |
Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE: High School Entrance Exam Basics contains essential information about all aspects of the SSAT and ISEE. Readers will learn about what kinds of questions to expect, how the tests are scored, what the questions look like, and how they can keep their cool on test day. Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE provides students with detailed strategies to help maximize their test scores AND assists parents with guidance on selecting, applying to, and paying for private school. For more information see Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE.
Author | : Jenna Tomasello |
Publisher | : Teachers College Press |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2018-04-06 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 080775935X |
This book examines the Buffalo Public Schools and their admissions process following a civil rights complaint filed by parents and community leaders. The authors offer research-based recommendations for reducing barriers to enrollment and for creating competitive admissions choice systems that will allow all students access to important educational opportunities.
Author | : Complete Test Preparation Inc. |
Publisher | : Complete Test Preparation (pub-2572937259925241) |
Total Pages | : 173 |
Release | : 2016-03-03 |
Genre | : Study Aids |
ISBN | : 1772450693 |
Learn and Practice Proven multiple choice strategies for Reading Comprehension, Word Problems, English Grammar and Basic Math! If you are preparing for the Catholic High School Entrance Test, you probably want all the help you can get! Test Strategy is your complete guide to answering multiple choice questions! You will learn: - Powerful multiple choice strategies with practice questions - Learn 15 powerful multiple choice strategies and then practice. Answer key for all practice questions with extensive commentary including tips, short-cuts and strategies. - How to prepare for a multiple choice exam - make sure you are preparing properly and not wasting valuable study time! Who does well on multiple choice exams and who does not - and how to make sure you do! - How to handle trick questions - usually there are one or two trick questions to separate the really good students from the rest - tips and strategies to handle these special questions. - Step-by-step strategy for answering multiple choice - on any subject! - Common Mistakes on a Test - and how to avoid them - How to avoid test anxiety - how to avoid one of the most common reasons for low scores on a test - How to prepare for a test - proper preparation for your exam will definitely boost your score! - How to psych yourself up for a test - tips on the the all-important mental preparation! - Learn what you must do in the test room Includes over 200 practice questions! Once you learn our powerful multiple choice strategy techniques, practice them right away on Reading Comprehension, basic math, English Grammar and word problems! Also included is How to Take a Test - The Complete Guide Let’s face it: test-taking is really not easy! While some people seem to have the natural ability to know what to study, how to absorb and retain information, and how to stay calm enough while actually taking a test to earn a great score, most of us find taking tests to be sheer misery. This is one of the most important chapters! Here you will find out: - How to Take a Test - The basics - In the Test Room - What you MUST do - Common Mistakes on a Test - And how to avoid them - Mental Prep - How to psych yourself up for a test Heard this Before? Maybe you feel you don't need it, and you are not sure if you are going to buy this book. Remember though, it only a few percentage points divide the PASS from the FAIL students. Even if our test tips increase your score by a few percentage points, isn't that worth it? Remember it only a few percentage points divide the PASS from the FAIL students. Why not do everything you can to increase your score?
Author | : Daniel Koretz |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2017-08-31 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 022640871X |
America's leading expert in educational testing and measurement openly names the failures caused by today's testing policies and provides a blueprint for doing better. 6 x 9.
Author | : Anya Kamenetz |
Publisher | : PublicAffairs |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2015-01-06 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1610394429 |
"[The anti-testing] movement now has a guidebook. . . . Kamenetz shows how fundamentally American it would be to move toward a more holistic system." -- New York Times Book Review The Test is an essential and critically acclaimed book for any parent confounded by our national obsession with standardized testing. It recounts the shocking history and tempestuous politics of testing and borrows strategies from fields as diverse as games, neuroscience, and ancient philosophy to help children cope. It presents the stories of families, teachers, and schools maneuvering within and beyond the existing educational system, playing and winning the testing game. And it points the way toward a hopeful future of better tests and happier kids.