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The Official SAT Study Guide- For the New SAT

3 stars (Too Easy) - I am working with a rising senior; she and I both feel the tests in this book are too easy and easier than the real SAT. I am resorting to old volumes of "10 Real SAT's" and other company's test prep materials. 5 stars (The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New SAT) - Exactly what I need to teach the SAT. 1 stars (This is not even funny) - Is it a good book or not? Does it help or you are waisting you time and money? It, baby, depends on what you are lookin' for. If you want to study for SAT then you have no choice but to buy this book. What you will see on a test day is in this book. This writing comes from test-makers and you can (hopefully obviously) assume that it will help. I don't really know what to say here... SAT is a monopoly. Everyone has to do it no matter what. Than, let's see here, comes a book, let's see, from test-makers, hmmm, lots'f profit; isn't 't so?! And we are just their preys, waitin' to be eatten. Dismal, don't you agree?! ...
College Board :: Study Aids & SAT & PSAT (Scholastic Assessment Test & Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) :: Test Prep :: Study Guides :: Study Aids :: Scholastic :: The Official SAT Study Guide- For the New SAT

 

SunRav TestOfficePro

SunRav TestOfficePro is a comprehensive solution for giving tests in educational institutions and in enterprises. It consists of the following programs: tMaker for creating tests (2 types of tests, 5 types of questions, an unlimited number of questions and answer variants, several topics in one test); tTester for giving tests; tAdmin for managing users, processing test results and creating customized reports....
SunRav Software :: test :: testing :: assessment :: quiz :: exam :: selfcontrol :: education :: teacher :: K-12 :: software :: control :: SunRav TestOfficePro

 

Psychological Testing - Principles- Applications- and Issues

5 stars (Psychological testing, principles, applications and issues) - I have read many books in the psychology field, and I thought this book did an excellent job of presenting clear and concise information on psychological testing. The book focused on the various testing techniques that are used in the psychology field. It raised important issues around how to appropriately apply testing and why we use them. i recommend this book to professionals in the field or to anyine who may have a curiosity about psychological testing in general. It's a real eye opener!Your interest won't fade out. ...
Wadsworth Publishing :: Psychology & Psychiatry & Testing & Measurement :: Psychology :: Psychological tests :: Assessment :: Testing & Measurement :: Dennis P Saccuzzo :: Robert M Kap :: Psychological Testing - Principles- Applications- and Issues

 

Radical Evolution - The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds- Our Bodies -- and What It Means to

5 stars ("Enhanced Humans": Never Sleep and They Have Artificial Vision.) - Nanotechnology, communication technology, information technology, robotics, drugs, biology, and genetics all come together in this new book. I had a quick read and heard the author talk at some length on the radio about the book and the subject. From the book and from listening to the author, one is convinced that this is a solid effort. The book gives an overview of new technologies and drugs. The drugs are not your normal medications. They do things such as extend memory. The technologies can give us things such as artificial hearing and artificial sight. He describes how we can use electronic sensors in the brain to control robotics to help the handicapped move limbs. In the past we might have thought that some of these drugs and technologies would be radical, or far off in the distant future, but now many of the technologies are here. The author is an editor and a reporter at the Washington Post. He has published a number of articles and books including Edge City: Life on the New Frontier and The Nine Nations of North America. The book is entertaining, and the story and writing are probably better than if written by a scientist. In his radio interview, he said that he had travelled extensively to prepare for the book, absorbing new ideas and technologies being tested by drug companies, various universities, government agencies, and in other private industry. According to the author, the products of that research are here or are coming soon. Part of his challenge was to write a book that brings the reader up to date without sounding too crazy, or too techie, or too far out. If he just presents a lot of "gee whiz" chit chat, the reader will be turned off. After all, he is a Post writer, not a hack gadget salesman. So, he has attempted to explain the social impact as he goes through the book. Also, he does not want to give the impression that it is science fiction that we have here. It i...
Doubleday :: Science & General :: Technology :: Sociology :: Social Aspects :: Science&Mathematics :: Science :: Risk assessment :: Philosophy :: General :: Ethics & Moral Philosoph :: Radical Evolution - The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds- Our Bodies -- and What It Means to

 

Bullying at School- What We Know and What We Can Do Understanding Children-s Worlds

4 stars (Good data but needs more specific examples) - I was elected to my local board of education and we recently received a credible complaint from a parent that harassment of her son was being overlooked by school administrators. Accordingly, I felt obliged to read up on the issue of bullying. This book sets forth both the problem and the recommended solutions. Prof. Olweus is Norwegian and his studies primarily involve Scandinavian schools. Accordingly, questions came to my mind such as "Is Norway a more homogenious society than the United States? If so, are there any differences in both the problem and the solutions in a more ethnically heterogeneous society?" I don't know the answers but, the reader should keep these issues in mind when reading this book. Prof. Olweus describes the problem and he sets forth well organized solutions to the problem which require involvement of teachers, administrators and parents, and further require communication with all students, even those who are neither bullies nor victims. The one problem I have with the book is that there are very few case histories and specific examples given. The book proposes solutions but does not provide a case history in which the specific solution was successfully applied to the problem at hand. Reliable data and sound recommendations are important but a few specific examples of how these recommendations worked would be helpful. For example, Olweus recommends that parents of a bully apply sanctions if the bullying behavior does not improve. He states, "The consequence should be associated with some degree of discomfort or unpleasantness, but corporal punishment must not be used." OK, fine; but what are specific examples of "discomfor or unpleasantness?" Where are the case histories giving examples? Without these, the book does not provide as fulfilling reading as it otherwise might. This book is well worth reading and I recommend it with the reservations expressed above. 5 stars (This book is the...
Blackwell Publishers :: Psychotherapy - Counseling :: Psychology :: Education & Teaching :: Bullying in schools :: Bullying :: Behavioral assessment of children :: Behavioral assessment :: Bullying at School- What We Know and What We Can Do (Understanding Children-s Worlds)

 

An Invitation to Health- Brief Edition with Profile Plus 2004- Personal Health Assessments and Heal

5 stars (Great transaction) - This was a wonderful sale. I couldn't ask for better communicaiton and delivery. Would definetly buy from this person again. Thanks. ...
Brooks Cole :: Health & Fitness & Nutrition :: Self-care :: Health :: Nutrition :: Nursing - Nutrition :: Healthy Living :: Health&Fitness :: Health & Fitness :: Health :: Diet & Heal :: An Invitation to Health- Brief Edition (with Profile Plus 2004- Personal Health Assessments and Heal

 

Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment Essentials of Psychological Assessment

5 stars (Outstanding contribution; must for Wechsler users) - This is a terrific book -- it provides a lot of information on how to administer and score the WISC-IV. It has the same innovative approaches Kaufman has used in previous books on earlier Wechsler tests -- new ideas on interpretation and scoring that make sense. With the added viewpoint provided by Flanagan, a specialist in the cross-battery assessment, this book is a merging of two interesting approaches; unique project by two top psychologists in their prime. ...
Wiley :: Psychology & Psychiatry & Testing & Measurement :: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children :: Wechsler Intelligence Scale fo :: Psychology :: Developmental - :: Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment)

 

Handbook of Psychological Assessment

1 stars (Not what I was looking for) - I am a Ph.D candidate, and I was looking for some help in one my Psychological Assessment classes. I did not find any help in this book. This book is written for the layperson, and may be a source of basic information on current psychological tests. However, for the professional looking for additional information it is disappointing. 5 stars (the gold standard) - This text has quickly become the gold standard for both students and practitioners of psychological assessment. It is unique in that it is extremely practical and applicable to day to day practice, yet it is thoroughly grounded in research--which is succinctly cited throughout the text. And, somehow, each volume gets better. This is not a book that will collect dust on a shelf--clinicians will find sage guidance in this text. 5 stars (Excellent resource for practicing clinincians and students) - Having read/reviewed numerous 'handbooks,' this is probably the best of the breed. Groth-Marnat has done an excellent job of covering the main assessment techniques used by clinicians to psychologically evaluate patients. Clinicians will find this handbook indispensable, and, in fact, (I predict) will keep it parked on their desk for ready access. Students will find the book thorough, informative and practical. If you are serious about psychological assessment, this one is a 'must-have.' You won't be disappointed. ...
Wiley :: Psychology & Psychiatry & Testing & Measurement :: Psychological testing & measurement :: Psychometrics :: Psychology :: Psychological tests :: Personality asse :: Handbook of Psychological Assessment

 

Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology - A Resource Manual- 3E

5 stars (The best speech path book) - this book is an excellent resource for aspiring speech language pathologists.....it provides great charts in a convenient ring binder..... 5 stars (Invaluable Resource for Speech-Language Pathologists!) - I am an SLP and work in a hospital setting and have found this to be an invaluable resource while working with clients of all ages. It takes what you've learned as a grad student and sums it all up into a useful resource that you'll use over and over again. 5 stars (Wonderful resource for assessing clients of all ages!) - I use this as a text in my Diagnostic Procedures Class which I teach at So. Il. Univ. @ Edwardsville. This book has tables, norms, and forms for diagnostics in a variety of areas. I wish I had this book at my disposable when I was doing work as a staff therapist. It takes the best diagnostic information from a variety of texts and puts it in one book! ...
Thomson Delmar Learning :: Medical & Audiology & Speech Pathology :: Speech :: Medical & Nursing :: Medical :: Language disorders :: Diagnosis :: Communicative disorders :: Audiology & Speech :: Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology - A Resource Manual- 3E

 

Creating Writers Through 6-Trait Writing Assessment and Instruction 4th Edition

5 stars (Creating Writers Through 6-Trait Writing Assessment and Instruction (4th Ed)) - This book gives so many examples of the qualities to look for and teach in writing instruction. I especially like the fact that this edition is more inclusive of secondary ideas and samples. With this book as a guide, it is hard to miss what is important to the writing instructional process. The information is comprehensive and user friendly. 4 stars (Great info, inconvenient format) - Creating Writers got me charged up and well-prepared for teaching sriting/revision using the 6 Trait model. Spandel writes well, using a combination of research-based information and personal anecdotes to keep the reader's attention. I appreciate the number and variety of samples she included for practice revision/assessment. The samples were, however, not very easy to duplicate for classroom use. The print is too small and there are often two samples on one page, or one sample on several pages. The layout is difficult to work with. Overall, though, the book is excellent. I have been to two training sessions about 6 Traits, but it took Spandel's book to get me hooked and enthusiastic, and made me confident about using the 6 Traits in the classroom.The information deserves a 5 star rating. The format deserves a 2. 4 stars (This book is worth it!) - I found this book to be very helpful, user friendly, and filled with good information. Writing Across the Curriculum is here and alive in education - this book helps. ...
Allyn - Bacon :: Education & Teaching Methods & Materials & Reading :: Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts :: Study and teaching :: Rhetoric :: Report writing :: Langua :: Creating Writers Through 6-Trait Writing Assessment and Instruction (4th Edition)

 

Medical Surgical Nursing- Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems

5 stars (Excellent Medical-Surgical Resource for Nurses) - It took me almost two months to deeply appreciate this book. I must admit that I disliked the book initially, much like several of the other reviewers listed here. However, after one of my classmates in our Nursing Refresher Course raved about the book's nursing care plans, I took a deeper look at the material and was thrilled by the comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information presented. For example, the chapter on Alzheimer's disease and dementia contained information about diagnostic tests that is often only found in neurology textbooks intended for physicians. When I worked for a neurologist, the only resources I had for very specific diagnostic studies were the Mayo Clinic's diagnostic studies manual and the physician's neurology textbooks, some of which were several years old. Overall, I believe this book serves as an excellent resource for pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, and nursing care plans. The tables and illustrations are beautiful, user friendly, and highly informative. Each chapter is organized according to the nursing process, which focuses on critical thinking and problem solving. Don't delay in adding this textbook to your nursing library. This textbook is a great resource for nurses working in hospitals, doctors offices, clinics, wound care, patient education, and public health nursing. There is also an excellent section in the chapter on emergency care situations that covers agents of bioterrorism, which is very useful to nurses working in trauma centers and the military. 2 stars (and thus the nursing students speak. . . . ) - I just graduated from the second largest nursing school in Texas and we used this textbook for two semesters, (the school has a contract to use only Mosby textbooks). I, along with many of my fellow classmates, hated this textbook for a number of reasons. First, I found the content to be "wordy," confusing, and often times contradictory. The bot...
C V Mosby :: Surgical nursing :: Surgery - General :: Perioperative Nursing :: Nursing Care :: Nursing Assessment :: Nursing - Medical & Surgical :: Nursing :: Medical & Nursing :: Medical Surgical Nursing- Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems

 

Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education 7th Edition

Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education (7th Edition) ...
Prentice Hall :: Psychological testing & measurement :: Examinations & assessment :: Education & Evaluation :: Testing & Measurement :: Psychological tests for children :: Psych :: Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education (7th Edition)

 

Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria

2 stars (A Great Manual To Promote Diseases !!) - The DSM IV-TR is a great book to promote diseases that fit the armaments of medications that the pharmaceutical companies would like physicians to use. The problem with the whole DSM serie is that it is mostly subjective and based on speculation. The DSM is not based on hard empirical evidence but on a consensual system by few well-connected psychiatrists on the payroll of the pharmaceutical companies. These same psychiatrists also happen to belong to the American Psychiatric Association and/or work as hired guns/consultants for the APA, which also happens to receive yearly funding or gifts (disguised as continuing education) from the pharmaceutical companies $500,000 worth. The whole process is deceitful and shameful!!! 5 stars (Student to Counselor) - I'll be the first to admit, learning the criteria for all the diagnoses is difficult if not close to impossible. While the DSM is very helpful with all of its background, cultural, and statistics loaded information, it isn't essential for those already in the field. You already had to learn the basics before you completed your degree or licensure program. Now the concern is time and effort. This little guide is easy to navigate through, light-weight, and the spiral bound makes it easy to turn pages to compare between a couple of different classifications (be it BiPolar I Disorder or BiPolar II Disorder). I use this guide everyday at work - and leave that big book sitting on the shelf. 2 stars (format problem) - nice and handy, but i don't like the spiral format. pages are flimsy and begin to rip and shear off shortly after purchase even with careful moderate use. just a waste of money. the only difference between the quick and the desk is the inclusion of the coding chart with the desk reference. ...
American Psychiatric Association :: Reference :: Psychopathology - General :: Psychology :: Psychiatric Diagnosis :: Problems & Exercises :: Mental Illness :: Assessment :: Testing & Measurement :: Amer :: Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR (Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria

 

Neuropsychological Assessment

5 stars (Lezak's Neuropsychological Assessment ) - Highly recommended! If there is one indispensable text in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology this is it, both for the practicing neuropsychologist and the student. As with the previous editions this text really has no equal in the field. It is the reference I pull most frequently from my bookshelf. 5 stars (New edition out soon) - This is a fantastic reference book. I can't count how many times I have opened it. HOWEVER, there is a new edition coming out in June 2004, so the interested yet frugal buyer might want to hold off for a few months 5 stars (This is an invaluable resource for assessment.) - Neuropsychological assessment provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in assessment. Lezak has provided innumerable references as well as current information about instruments and their neuropsychological applications. As a graduate student and in everyday practice, I have found this book to be constantly on my desk. I highly recommend this book to anyone in the field of assessment. ...
Oxford University Press :: Neurology & clinical neurophysiology :: Psychology :: Neuroscience :: Neuropsychology :: Neuropsychological tests :: Assessment :: Testing & Measurement :: Muriel D :: Neuropsychological Assessment

 

Essentials of WAIS-III Assessment Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series

2 stars (Disappointing, again and again...) - I am a clinical psychology graduate student, and every time I turn to this book for help related to interpretation--what a part of the test means or can tell us about a person--I am sorely disappointed. It is terribly psychometric and formal, giving facts about the test but few clues for what to do with it; even something as simple as a useful description of one of the index scores is lacking. There are reference tables included, but I have found even those more difficult to locate when I need them than seems necessary. Frustrating... 5 stars (Clear and user-friendly yet sophisticated) - This is a gem of a book. I assigned it for the grad students in my intellectual assessment course and both they and I found it to be very helpful and easy to use. The format of the book makes it very user-friendly and unintimidating. There are a lot of boxes and highlighted text that help the reader to find what he or she is looking for quickly. This book covers administration, scoring, and interpretation and provides numerous helpful tips for beginners on common errors. The approach to interpretation provided in this book is a pared-down and slightly modified version of the method described in Kaufman's book Intelligent Testing with the WISC-III (an excellent book with a great deal of information on interpreting the WISC-III). Kaufman and Lichtenberger take the guess work and estimation out of interpreting the significance of various scores. This approach is based in the scientific method (assume nonsignificance unless you have a compelling reason, based on the test data, to believe that the variations in scores on the test protocol are unlikely to have resulted by chance). This approach is very helpful in giving students an understanding of how much variation in test scores can result from test error, and brings the "science" back into test interpretation. There are a lot of numbers to crunch using this method, and in some ways the ...
Wiley :: Psychology & Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology :: Psychological testing & measurement :: Intelligence :: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale :: Wechsler Adult In :: Essentials of WAIS-III Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series)

 

Cracking the NEW SAT- 2006 Cracking the Sat

5 stars (Better Core Material in this Prep Guide) - Critiques of the scores from the first administrations of 'New SAT' must have warranted some of the updates I found in the 2006 version of this book. This manual has a slightly different format than the 2005 version, but contains 'meatier' content and some updated and refined techniques. The spin is a bit different in some sections, so readers will need to 're-frame' their appraoch to some of the question types. This is an effective preparation tool. ...
Princeton Review :: Study Aids & SAT & PSAT (Scholastic Assessment Test & Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) :: Test Prep :: Study Guides :: Study Aids :: Scholastic Assessm :: Cracking the NEW SAT- 2006 (Cracking the Sat)

 

Essentials of Assessment Report Writing Essentials of Psychological Assessment

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Wiley :: Writing & editing guides :: Psychology & Psychiatry & Testing & Measurement :: Research And Report Writing :: Report writing :: Psychology :: Psychological Rese :: Essentials of Assessment Report Writing (Essentials of Psychological Assessment)

 

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