| Description |
ix, 133 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references: p. 131-133. |
| Contents |
Sect. 1. Theoretical perspectives on mental measurement -- The challenge of evaluation -- The concept of mind -- The psychological route -- Sect. 2. A guide to psychometrics -- About numerical values of mental ability -- About individual test of mental development -- Sect. 3. Issues in application -- Common errors during the assessment interview -- The task of observation -- How skilled observation assists evaluation -- Facilitators and promoters in the developmental process -- Communicating findings: how to write a report -- Some memorable moments during assessments -- Epilogue. |
| Summary |
"This book aims to help the practitioner derive maximum benefit from the use of individual norm-based tests of mental development. It includes but goes beyond an explanation of the psychometric expertise required to use such tests. Beginning with an exploration of the nature of mental development itself, the author explains how the very presence of the assessor impacts on the assessment process both in terms of perceptual idiosyncrasies and in terms of the effectiveness with which the interpersonal dynamics between child, carer, and assessor are managed. This is a holistic guide to skilled observation, accurate interpretation, and effective reporting which equips the reader to derive accurate conclusions in the best interests of the particular needs of the child under assessment."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Children -- Intelligence testing.
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Psychometrics.
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Children-intelligence testing.
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Children -- Intelligence testing.
(OCoLC)fst00855022
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Psychometrics. (OCoLC)fst01081639
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Entwicklungstest (DE-588)4135096-0
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Kind (DE-588)4030550-8
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Preston, Phyllis. Testing children. Toronto : Hogrefe & Huber, 2005 (OCoLC)607787348 |
| ISBN |
0889372969 |
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9780889372962 |
| Standard No. |
99813524522 |
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