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Measuring College Learning Responsibly
by Richard J. ShavelsonAccrediting boards, the federal government, and state legislatures are now requiring a greater level of accountability from higher education. However, current accountability practices, including accreditation, No Child Left Behind, and performance reporting are inadequate to the task. If wielded indiscriminately, accountability can actually do more harm than good. This innovative work looks broadly at how accountability is being considered by campuses, accrediting boards, higher education organizations, and governments in the US and abroad. It explores how new demands for accountability and new technologies are changing the way student learning is assessed. The author, one of the most respected assessment researchers in the nation, provides a framework for assessing student learning and discusses historical and contemporary debates in the field. He details new directions in assessment, such as the Collegiate Learning Assessment he helped develop, analyzes exemplary campus assessment programs, and proposes considerations necessary for designing successful accountability systems.
Measuring Success: Testing, Grades, and the Future of College Admissions
by Jack Buckley, Lynn Letukas, and Ben WildavskyStandardized tests have become the gateway to higher education... but should they be?For more than seventy-five years, standardized tests have been considered a vital tool for gauging students’ readiness for college. However, few people—including students, parents, teachers, and policy makers—understand how tests like the SAT or ACT are used in admissions decisions. Once touted as the best way to compare students from diverse backgrounds, these tests are now increasingly criticized as being biased in favor of traditionally privileged groups. A small but growing number of colleges have made such testing optional for applicants.Is this the right way to go? Measuring Success investigates the research and policy implications of test-optional practices, considering both sides of the debate. Does a test-optional policy result in a more diverse student body or improve attainment and retention rates? Drawing upon the expertise of higher education researchers, admissions officers, enrollment managers, and policy professionals, this volume is among the first to investigate the research and policy implications of test-optional practices. Although the test-optional movement has received ample attention, its claims have rarely been subjected to empirical scrutiny. This volume provides a much-needed evaluation of the use and value of standardized admissions tests in an era of widespread grade inflation. It will be of great value to those seeking to strike the proper balance between uniformity and fairness in higher education. Contributors: Andrew S. Belasco, A. Emiko Blalock, William G. Bowen, Jim Brooks, Matthew M. Chingos, James C. Hearn, Michael Hurwitz, Jonathan Jacobs, Nathan R. Kuncel, Jason Lee, Jerome A. Lucido, Eric Maguire, Krista Mattern, Michael S. McPherson, Kelly O. Rosinger, Paul R. Sackett, Edgar Sanchez, Dhruv B. Sharma, Emily J. Shaw, Kyle Sweitzer, Roger J. Thompson, Meredith Welch, Rebecca Zwick
Measuring and Developing Professional Competences in COMET: Method Manual (Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects #33)
by Felix RaunerThis book is a detailed manual for the implementation of competence diagnostics in the field of vocational training. With the COMET competence model, both conceptual competences as well as practical skills are recorded and evaluated. The manual guides through all methodological steps, including the preparation and implementation of tests, cross and longitudinal studies, the development of context analyses and measurement methods for the test motivation. The focus of the final chapter is the application of the COMET procedure for the design, organisation and evaluation of vocational education and training processes.
Measuring up to the Common Core, Level C
by People'S EducationThis worktext is customized to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Most lessons focus on one content standard for in-depth review. Mathematical Practices are interwoven throughout each lesson to connect practices to content at point-of-use and promote depth of understanding.
Meat Inspector Trainee: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Meat Inspector Trainee Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to; Meat and food inspection; Supervision; Supervision; Verbal abilities; Understanding and interpreting written materials; Abstract reasoning; and more.
Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests, Fourth Edition (Barron's Test Prep)
by Joel WiesenBe prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from a mechanical aptitude and spatial relations expert!Barron&’s Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests includes in-depth content review and practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by an Experienced Educator and nationally known testing expert. Learn from Barron&’s--all content is written and reviewed by the author.Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent written mechanical and spatial relations testsGet a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day--it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam DaySharpen your test-taking skills with 18 typical tests that gauge an individual&’s mechanical aptitude and spatial ability, with all questions answered and explained.Strengthen your knowledge with in-depth review covering all topics for each test that help screen applicants for jobs that range from mechanics and skilled trades apprentices to aerospace engineers and firefighters. These tests often differ in detail but measure similar abilities.Reinforce your learning with hundreds of practice questions covering all tested topics.Deepen your understanding with expert advice on ways to improve mechanical comprehension, test-taking tips, and explanations on how pulleys, levers, and other simple machines work. The book is also contains hundreds of helpful diagrams and illustrations.
Mechanical Engineer: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #No. Q-83)
by National Learning CorporationThe Mechanical Engineer Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Mechanical Helper: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Mechanical Helper Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: use and function of tools and equipment commonly used in the mechanical trades; reading and interpreting drawings of mechanical objects such as pulleys and gears; shop safety; following written directions; basic arithmetic; and more.
Mechanical Maintainer – Group A: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Mechanical Maintainer – Group A Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: mechanical and electrical fundamentals; first aid; arithmetical reasoning including use of charts and diagrams; and more.
Mechanical Maintainer – Group B: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-484)
by National Learning CorporationThe Mechanical Maintainer – Group B Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: Knowledge of basic tools and machines used in repair, maintenance, inspection and alteration of elevators and escalators; Trouble-shoot and locate electrical faults; Repair and replacement of elevator and escalator components; and more.
Mechanical Maintainer – Group C: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-485)
by National Learning CorporationThe Mechanical Maintainer – Group C Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: Knowledge of operating, maintaining and repairing shop machines and equipment involving mechanical, electrical and plumbing work; Knowledge of safe working practices including use of scaffolds, ladders, and rigging; Knowledge of fire extinguishers; Knowledge of operation and maintenance of automotive vehicles; and more.
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Mechanical Stores Clerk: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Mechanical Stores Clerk Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Med School Uncensored: The Insider's Guide to Surviving Admissions, Exams, Residency, and Sleepless Nights in the Call Room
by Richard BeddingfieldAn entertaining insider's guide to the good, the bad, and the ugly of med school--with everything pre-med and med students need to know, from day one, to maximize opportunities and avoid mistakes.Cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and recent med school grad Dr. Richard Beddingfield serves as an unofficial older brother for pre-med and incoming med students--dishing on all the stuff he would've wanted to know from the beginning in order to make the most of med school's opportunities, while staying sane through the gauntlets of applying to and succeeding at med school, residency, fellowship, and starting work as a new physician. With advice from additional recent Ivy League med school grads and top-tier hospital residents, this all-in-one guide is a must-have for everyone who dreams of becoming a doctor.
Medea & Electra (MAXnotes Literature Guides)
by Tamara L. UnderinerREA's MAXnotes for Euripides' Medea & Electra MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.
Medea (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesMedea (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Euripides Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers
Mediated Learning and Cognitive Modifiability (Social Interaction in Learning and Development)
by David TzurielThis book portrays an extensive and intensive discussion of theories and research that refer to Vygotsky’s and Feuerstein’s theories of mediated learning and their effects on learning potential and cognitive modifiability. Most topics are discussed in relation to a broad spectrum of developmental and cognitive research that are under the conceptual umbrella of mediated learning and cognitive modifiability. Some topics such as neural plasticity, executive functions, mental rotation, and cognitive education are related to mediated learning, though indirectly, and therefore are included in this book. In many ways the book presents an extension of Vygotsky and Feuerstein’s theories and empirical validation in a variety of family, social and cultural contexts. The book includes a thorough analysis and summary of 50 years of research and methodology of the intimate relation between mediated learning interactions and cognitive modifiability and of dynamic assessment underlying measurement of cognitive modifiability. Special emphasis is given to Tzuriel’s dynamic assessment instruments developed during more than four decades. Tzuriel’s novel instruments are interwoven in the extensive research on parent-child interactions, siblings’ , teachers' and peers' mediation and in validation of dynamic assessment approach and cognitive education programs aimed at development of thinking skills and academic achievements.
Medicaid Claims Examiner: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Medicaid Claims Examiner Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: Interviewing claimants; Medical terminology; Understanding and interpreting written material; Documents and forms; Preparing written materials; Supervision; and more.
Medicaid Eligibility Examiner: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Medicaid Eligibility Examiner Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: name and number checking; public contact principles and practices; office record keeping; coding/decoding information; and more.
Medical Aide: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-1364)
by National Learning CorporationThe Medical Aide Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: preparing written material; medical terminology; office record keeping; understanding and interpreting written material; and more.
Medical Assistant Exam Prep: Practice Test + Proven Strategies
by Kaplan NursingKaplan's Medical Assistant Exam Prep provides the in-depth content, comprehensive review, and targeted practice you need to pass the Certified Medical Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant exams. Whether you're a first-time test taker or you're studying for recertification, Kaplan's up-to-date content and proven test-taking strategies will help you face the exam with confidence.Comprehensive ReviewReview of all tested subjects for the CMA and RMA exams, including a new nutrition chapter and a section on emerging public health issues that affect MAs on the jobDiagnostic test to help you target areas for score improvement and make the most of your study timeFull-length practice test with 300 questionsEnd-of-chapter quizzes with detailed answer explanationsCase study–based practice questions to develop your critical thinking skillsCurrent guidelines for Electronic Health RecordsExpert GuidanceExpert advice on building and maintaining professional credentialsUpdated career resources and a guide to the certification processWe invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.The previous edition of this book was titled Medical Assistant Exam Strategies, Practice & Review with Practice Test.
Medical Assistant Exam Prep: Your All-in-One Guide to the CMA & RMA Exams
by Kaplan NursingKaplan's Medical Assistant Exam Prep provides the in-depth content, comprehensive review, and targeted practice you need to pass the Certified Medical Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant exams. Whether you're a first-time test taker or you're studying for recertification, Kaplan's up-to-date content and proven test-taking strategies will help you face the exam with confidence.Comprehensive ReviewReview of all tested subjects for the CMA and RMA examsDiagnostic test to help you target areas for score improvement and make the most of your study timeFull-length practice test with 300 questionsEnd-of-chapter quizzes with detailed answer explanationsCase study–based practice questions to develop your critical thinking skillsNew discussions including: the medical assistant&’s role in emergency preparedness and the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of careUpdated discussions including: electronic health records (EHRs), personal health records (PHRs), and patient rights; guidelines for reporting healthcare data breaches; billing procedures; and day-to-day electronic communications in the medical officeExpert GuidanceExpert advice on building and maintaining professional credentialsUpdated career resources and a guide to the certification processWe invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.
Medical Assistant Exam Prep: Your All-in-One Guide to the CMA & RMA Exams (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan NursingKaplan's Medical Assistant Exam Prep provides the in-depth content, comprehensive review, and targeted practice you need to pass the Certified Medical Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant exams. Whether you're a first-time test taker or you're studying for recertification, Kaplan's up-to-date content and proven test-taking strategies will help you face the exam with confidence. Kaplan is so certain that Medical Assistant Exam Prep offers all the knowledge you need to pass the exam that we guarantee it: After studying with the book, you'll score higher on your medical assistant exam—or you'll get your money back.Comprehensive ReviewReview of all tested subjects for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examsDiagnostic test to help you target areas for score improvement and make the most of your study timeFull-length practice test with 300 questionsEnd-of-chapter quizzes with detailed answer explanationsCase study–based practice questions to develop your critical thinking skills, now with 2 NEW case studies!Updated professional resources with advice for building an electronic portfolioNew discussions including: Covid-19, pediatric vaccinations, telehealthNew back-of-book Reference Guide with quick facts at your fingertips: normal vital signs, EKG leads & interpretation, order of draw, and moreExpert GuidanceExpert advice on building and maintaining professional credentialsUpdated career resources and a guide to the certification processWe invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.
Medical Assistant Exam Strategies, Practice & Review with Practice Test
by KaplanEverything you need to pass the CMA and RMA exams.Medical Assistant Exam Strategies, Practice & Review with Practice Test provides targeted review and practice for the Certified Medical Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant exams, as well as a guide to the certification process.FEATURES:* Diagnostic test to target areas for score improvement* Review of all tested subjects for the CMA and RMA exams* End-of-chapter quizzes* Full-length practice test with 300 questions* Detailed answer explanations* Up-to-date information on exam content, structure, and registration* Analysis comparing/contrasting ICD-9 and ICD-10* Current guidelines for Electronic Health Records* Career-development resources for medical assistants* Guidance on building and maintaining professional credentials
Medical Astrology: A Guide to Planetary Pathology
by Judith HillA Complete detailed guide to ancient and classical medical astrology. Includes diagnosis, surgery dates, onset patterns, antidotes, death Transits, the four elements and the three modes, effects of planets and lunar nodes in all signs. The planetary health chart and nine key points of health assessment. Few books ever written in this field are as useful to the student.