Review of Introduction to testing and the use of test results in public schools

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Reviews the book, "Introduction to testing and the use of test results in public schools," by Arthur E. Traxler, Robert Jacobs, Margaret Selover, and Agatha Townsend (see record 1954-01580-000 ). This book is designed to serve as a "practical, down-to-earth handbook for schools beginning the use of objective tests, for teacher discussion groups, for in-service training programs, for persons who have had experience with tests but who desire to brush up on the simpler fundamentals of testing, and for introductory classes in tests and measurements." This brief, nontechnical book should be distinctly useful to the groups of readers toward whom it is directed. Despite its title, the revision seems equally appropriate for public and independent schools. From the standpoint of the former, the more detailed discussions of test selection and program planning included in the revised edition should be of particular interest. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)