<P style="MARGIN: 0px"><B>This text employs a pragmatic approach to the study of educational tests and measurement so that teachers will understand essential psychometric concepts and be able to apply them in the classroom. </B></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> The principles that guide the development of this text are:</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> (1) What essential knowledge and skills do classroom teachers need to conduct student assessments in a professional manner?  </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">(2) What does the research on educational assessment tell us? This focus has resulted in a uniquely approachable and technically accurate presentation of the material. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> While providing a slightly more technical presentation of measurement and assessment than more basic texts, this text is both approachable and comprehensive. The text includes a gentle introduction to the basic mathematics of measurement, and expands traditional coverage to include a thorough discussion of performance and portfolio assessments, a complete presentation of assessment accommodations for students with disabilities, and a practical discussion of professional best practices in educational measurement.  </P>