For Classroom Assessment and Test and Measurement courses in Education Departments The market-leader, this outstanding volume introduces prospective teachers to all of the elements of assessment that are essential to good teaching. Through direct, clear writing and a presentation that assumes no previous knowledge of measurement, it provides students with an understanding of the role of assessment in the instructional process. With step-by-step instruction, the book helps students learn how to construct effective test questions that are aligned with learning objectives. It also helps students evaluate published tests and properly interpret scores of standardized tests.