Books by Richard Phelps

An authoritative work in defense of educational testing, pointing out that much research conducted by education insiders on the topic is based on ideological preference or profound self-interest. It explains and refutes many of the common criticisms of testing, and describes testing opponents' strategies, through case studies of Texas and the SAT.

In response to public demand, federal legislation now requires testing of most students in the United States in reading and mathematics in grades three through eight

The easy way to get the ins, outs, and intrigue on this beloved sport The National Basketball Association (NBA), with 30 teams and an average attendance of more than 17,000 spectators per game, is the richest and most popular basketball league and arguably the most viewed American sport in the world.