List of Medleys
Introduction: This Is Not a Test
Chapter 1. Misunderstanding Accountability: The Big Picture
Chapter 2. The Tests Are Too Narrow
Chapter 3. The Tests Don’t Measure Achievement Adequately Testing Autobiography: Phil’s Story
Chapter 4. The Tests Are Less Than Objective Testing Autobiography: Bruce’s Story
Chapter 5. Rewards and Punishments Don’t Motivate Testing Autobiography: Joan’s Story
Chapter 6. The Distortions of High Stakes
Chapter 7. What’s Left Out?
Chapter 8. Why Not More Direct Measurement?
Chapter 9. The Tests Don’t Predict Well
Chapter 10. New Ideas for Genuine Accountability
Chapter 11. What’s It All About?
A Resource Guide
Notes
Say What?: An Abbreviated Glossary
Index
About the Authors