Examining the Examinations : an International Comparison of Science and Mathematics Examinations for College-Bound Students /

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...

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Main Author: Britton, Edward D.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Raizen, Senta A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 1996.
Series:Evaluation in education and human services ; 44.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (320 pages)
ISBN:9789400903630 (electronic bk.)
9400903634 (electronic bk.)