Child Accounting In The Public Schools (1915) - Leonard Porter Ayres - Bog

Child Accounting in the Public Schools is a book written by Leonard Porter Ayres in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the child accounting system that was implemented in the public schools of the United States during the early 20th century. The author explains the purpose of the system, which was to gather data on the individual characteristics and needs of each student, in order to better tailor education to their specific needs.Ayres describes the various methods used to collect data, including standardized tests, teacher observations, and medical examinations. He also discusses the challenges faced by educators in implementing the system, such as resistance from parents and the difficulty of accurately assessing student abilities.The book includes numerous tables and charts that illustrate the data collected through the child accounting system. Ayres also provides examples of how the data was used to inform educational policy and practice, such as the creation of special education programs for students with disabilities.Overall, Child Accounting in the Public Schools is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States, as well as those interested in the development of educational assessment and accountability systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.