Ability, Merit, and Measurement: Mental Testing and English Education 1880-1940
by Gillian Sutherland
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- ISBN 10
- 0198226322
- ISBN 13
- 9780198226321
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About This Item
Based on extensive research in national and local archives, this important study describes the development of notions about measuring children's ability and their impact on state schools in England and Wales between 1880 and 1940. Contents include Classification within education, Statutory obligations, testing and the eleven plus, special education etc. This includes examples of tests for all abilities. A fascinating insight into educational policy. 332pp including index.
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- Bookseller
- Bird's Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2462
- Title
- Ability, Merit, and Measurement: Mental Testing and English Education 1880-1940
- Author
- Gillian Sutherland
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0198226322
- ISBN 13
- 9780198226321
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- intelligence test, british education, english schooling, special education, 20th century education
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- Social History, Customs & Traditions;
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