Presents a collection of incorrect yet humorous test answers from real students, from an elementary student claiming that "two halves make a whale" to a high schooler who credits Galileo with inventing the solar system.

This fifth edition addresses the range of assessments that teachers are likely to use in their classrooms. It is grounded in the reality of teaching today to show real-world teachers who want to use assessment in their classroom the latest tools necessary to teach more effectively. With expanded coverage of problems related to measurement of special education children, a new student website with online activities, and an improved instructor's manual,...

"Studying is overrated. This all-new collection of ... totally wrong, real test answers serves a fresh batch of A+ wit to F- quiz scores"--Page 4 of cover.

Edward S. Shapiro provides practical strategies for working with students across all grade levels (K-12) who are struggling with reading, spelling, written language, or math. --from publisher description.

Published in 1918, this volume sets out Pintner's tests "to measure roughly the intelligence of large groups of children." The book is divided into two parts: "The Tests and their Standardization" and "A Guide for the Use of the Survey Tests."