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Author Hamilton, Robert M., 1987- author.

Title Should students have to take tests? / Robert M. Hamilton.

Publication Info. New York : KidHaven Publishing, 2018.

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Location Call No. Status
 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J371.2 HAM    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Children's Department  J371.26 HAMILTON    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Children's Department  J371.2601 H18S    Check Shelf
Description 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series Points of view
Note Includes index.
Contents The great testing debate -- Testing throughout history -- A measuring tool -- Teaching to the test -- Helping students learn -- Test anxiety -- Clear comparisons -- Not always accurate -- Your point of view -- Glossary.
Summary Most students would gladly stop taking tests, but is that really the best thing for them? Through enlightening main text, detailed fact boxes, colorful photographs, and helpful graphic organizers, readers are presented with opposing points of view on the importance of testing students. Readers are encouraged to use the information they discover to form their own opinions and back those opinions up with relevant facts. By exposing readers to multiple points of view, this text instills in them an appreciation for respectful debate and vital critical thinking skills. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index, Websites.
Subject Educational tests and measurements -- Juvenile literature.
Examinations -- Juvenile literature.
Study skills -- Juvenile literature.
Test-taking skills -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9781534523463 (library bound book)
1534523464
9781534523449 (paperbackbook)
1534523448
9781534523456 (6 pack)
1534523456
9781534523470 (ebook)
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