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Learning From Others International Comparisons in Education

Diane Shorrocks-Taylor School of Education, University of Leeds,UK In September 1998, a conference was held at the University of Leeds entitled ‘International comparisons of pupil performance: issues and policy’. It was arranged by two groups within the School of Education at the University, the new...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Shorrocks-Taylor, Diane (Editor), Jenkins, Edgar W. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2002, 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
Series:Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education
Subjects:
Science / Study And Teaching
Mathematics / Study And Teaching 
Assessment And Testing
Instructional Psychology
Comparative Education
International Education 
Science Education
Mathematics Education
Learning, Psychology Of
International And Comparative Education
Educational Tests And Measurements
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • International Comparisons of Pupil Performance
  • International Comparisons of Student Achievement
  • Diversity of Purpose in International Assessments
  • Monitoring Student Knowledge and Skills
  • International Comparisons — What really matters?
  • World Class Schools
  • Making Use of International Comparisons of Student Achievement in Science and Mathematics
  • Exploring Students Responses on Free-Response Science Items in TIMSS
  • Studying Achievement Gaps in Science within the National Context
  • The need for caution when using the results of international mathematics testing to inform policy decisions in education in the member countries
  • International Comparisons of Pupil Performance and National Mathematics and Science Testing in England
  • Messages for Mathematics Education from TIMSS in Australia
  • TIMSS in South Africa The Value of International Comparative Studies for a Developing Country

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