Fundamentals of Educational Measurement

"Fundamentals of Educational Measurement" provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices underlying the evaluation of student progress and school efficiency during a pivotal era in pedagogical development. Written by Chester Arthur Gregory, this work serves as an essential guide for educators and administrators seeking to understand the quantitative methods applied to track and improve academic success. The book explores the development of standardized tests, the statistical interpretation of results, and the practical application of measurement tools within the classroom environment.By examining both the theoretical foundations and the technical procedures of the time, the text offers valuable insights into the evolution of modern educational standards and the shift towards objective assessment in public schooling. Gregory addresses the challenges of measuring intelligence and achievement, providing a structured approach to data collection and analysis in a school setting. This volume remains a significant historical resource for scholars and practitioners interested in the history of education, the roots of psychometrics, and the systematic effort to professionalize teaching through data-driven methods.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 404, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press