Making a Grade: Victorian Examinations and the Rise of Standardized Testing
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Starting in the 1850s achievement tests became standardized in the British Isles, and were administered on an industrial scale. By the end of the century more than two million people had written mass exams, particularly in science, technology, and mathematics. Some candidates responded to this standardization by cramming or cheating; others embraced the hope that such tests rewarded not only knowledge but also merit. Written with humour,...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:148750893X
ISBN13:9781487508937
Release Date:March 2021
Publisher:University of Toronto Press
Length:304 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 9.1" x 6.1"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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