Comparing Learning Outcomes International Assessment and Education Policy

Author/creator Stephenson, Marian M., 1946- Editor
Other author Moskowitz, Jay 1946- Editor
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor]
Description240 p. ill 00.925 x 00.625 in.
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Subjects
Academic Achievement
Education and State
Education--Research.

Summary Annotation <em>Comparing Learning Outcomes </em>provides an insider's look at the policy and practical issues in conducting and using the information from international assessments of education and is a key resource for researchers and policymakers in education.<br>This book covers a variety of important topics related to international comparative assessment including:<br>* History of international assessment, the factors contributing to its growth and the impacts of such growth<br>* What it means to assess different domains<br>* How information form international assessments has been used by policy makers in different countries<br>* Technical considerations in analysing and using assessment data.<br>Reflecting the increasing involvement of policy makers in the field of international education assessment <em>Comparing Learning Outcomes </em>brings together the collaborative research of professionals in 11 countries working on a project for the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development), gathering cross-national, comparative information on education for use for governments.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2003021709
ISBN9780415304191
ISBN0415304199 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780415304191
Stock number00081154

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