In this classic critique, a mathematician and educator — who served for many years as a test consultant — challenges the supremacy of standardized testing, demonstrating the inherent flaws in aptitude and achievement tests. Recommended reading for teachers and others involved in education.
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The Montessori Method by Maria Montessori This landmark book in the history of education described a new system for teaching youngsters. Discusses discipline; methods for teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic; the importance of proper diet; and many other topics.
The School and Society & The Child and the Curriculum by John Dewey The two short, influential books represent the earliest authoritative statement of the famed educator's revolutionary emphasis on education as an experimental, child-centered process. 4 halftones and 4 charts.
On Education by Immanuel Kant Rather than a systematic study of theories, the famous philosopher offers a succinct treatise of his thoughts on education, including a proposal for raising the science of education to academic status.
The Education of Man by Friedrich Froebel, W. N. Hailmann In this classic of childhood education, Froebel identifies the fundamentals of his now-ubiquitous kindergarten system, including how to channel child's play and integrate it into the development of intelligence and social skills.
Democracy and Education by John Dewey The distinguished educator and philosopher discusses his revolutionary vision of education, stressing growth, experience, and activity as factors that promote a democratic character in students and lead to the advancement of self and society.
About Vectors by Banesh Hoffmann No calculus needed, but this is not an elementary book. Introduces vectors, algebraic notation and basic ideas, vector algebra and scalars. Includes 386 exercises.
Relativity and Its Roots by Banesh Hoffmann Entertaining, nontechnical demonstrations of the meaning of relativity theory trace development from basis in geometrical, cosmological ideas of the ancient Greeks, plus work by Kepler, Galileo, Newton, others. 1983 edition.
