Child Accounting in the Public Schools (1915)

""Child Accounting in the Public Schools"" is a book written by Leonard Porter Ayres and published in 1915. The book discusses the importance of tracking and analyzing student data in order to improve the educational system in public schools. Ayres argues that child accounting, or the systematic collection and analysis of data on student characteristics and performance, is essential for identifying areas of improvement and tailoring educational programs to meet the needs of individual students. The book provides practical guidance on how to implement child accounting in schools, including the use of standardized tests, record-keeping systems, and data analysis techniques. Ayres also discusses the ethical considerations of child accounting, emphasizing the importance of protecting student privacy and ensuring that data is used in a responsible and effective manner. Overall, ""Child Accounting in the Public Schools"" is a seminal work that helped to establish the importance of data-driven decision-making in education and continues to be a valuable resource for educators and policymakers today.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.