Examining the Examinations [electronic resource] : An International Comparison of Science and Mathematics Examinations for College-Bound Students / edited by E.D. Britton, S. Raizen.
Erişim Adresi
ISBN
9789400903630
Dil Kodu
İngilizce
Yer Numarası
DK/9604
Basım Bildirimi
1st ed. 1996.
Yayın Bilgisi
Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1996.
Fiziksel Niteleme
320 p. online resource.
Dizi
Evaluation in Education and Human Services ; 44
İçindekiler Notu
1. Study Background -- Study Overview -- Selection of Examinations -- Connections to TIMSS -- Approach to Comparing Examinations -- Approach to Comparing Examination Systems -- Overview of Examination Systems -- One: Looking Inside the Examinations -- Commentary -- 2. Comparing Examinations Across Subjects and Countries -- 3. Biology Examinations -- 4. Chemistry Examinations -- 5. Physics Examinations -- 6. Mathematics Examinations -- Two: Understanding the Examination Systems -- Commentary -- 7. Comparing Examination Systems -- 8. Examination Systems in Seven Countries -- Appendix A: Augmented TIMSS Curriculum Frameworks, Topics -- Appendix B: Technical Notes -- References -- Index of Sample Examination Questions.
Özet, vb.
Examining the Examinations looks at the required advanced science and mathematics examinations taken by university-bound students in seven countries. This research focuses on topics covered, types of questions used, and performance expected from students. The book concentrates on comparisons of the examinations, illustrating their similarities and differences with selected questions taken from the actual examinations. The international comparisons presented offer a window on educational `laboratories' in seven countries.
Konu
Educational tests and measurements.
International education .
Comparative education.
Assessment and Testing.
International and Comparative Education.
International education .
Comparative education.
Assessment and Testing.
International and Comparative Education.
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