First published 1998
The protagonist navigates the complex world of educational assessment design in this academic novel. Hendrickson places readers inside the mind of someone developing testing protocols, showing the tension between educational ideals and practical constraints. The character must balance pedagogical theory with real world implementation challenges. Students and administrators create pressure from multiple directions as deadlines approach. The story explores how assessment shapes learning and how institutional demands conflict with educational goals. At its heart, this novel examines the human cost of standardized evaluation systems.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, education, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, conflict-of-ideals
Mass Market Paperback · Heinle & Heinle Publishers