Examining the Examinations

Name: Examining the Examinations
Author: E.D. Britton

An International Comparison of Science and Mathematics Examinations for College-Bound Students

Paperback Engels 2011 9789401066488

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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.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9789401066488

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:paperback

Aantal pagina's:320

Uitgever:Springer Netherlands

Druk:0

Hoofdrubriek:Mens en maatschappij, Mens en maatschappij

Serie:Evaluation in Education and Human Services

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List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. 1. Study Background; E. Britton. Part One: Looking Inside the Examinations. Commentary; P. Black. 2. Comparing Examinations Across Subjects and Countries; E. Britton, et al. 3. Biology Examinations; P. Tamir. 4. Chemistry Examinations; D. Eubanks, L. Eubanks. 5. Physics Examinations; K. Gisselberg. 6. Mathematics Examinations; J. Dossey. Part Two: Understanding the Examination Systems. Commentary; J. Schwille. 7. Comparing Examination Systems; E. Britton, et al. 8. Examination Systems in Seven Countries; S. Hawkins, et al. Appendix A: Augmented TIMSS Curriculum Frameworks, Topics. Appendix B: Technical Notes. References. Index of Sample Examination Questions.