This brief review summarizes "What's Happening in Teacher Testing," a report from the U.S. Department of Education which provides information on teacher testing programs already in place. The report includes articles on testing and related areas, such as the history of teacher testing, legal considerations, and teacher supply and demand.…

The reviewed book analyzes many facets of the testing enterprise from a sociocultural perspective, emphasizing the power motive of test givers. Part I on Authenticity Tests discusses the practice of using tests to determine innocence, guilt, and honesty with regard to culturally important behaviors. Part II addresses the use of ability tests for…