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School Examinations in Hong Kong.
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Chan, W. C. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1986
Examination programs in Hong Kong are decribed. Examinations include (1) the Hong Kong Higher Level Examination, taken at the end of Sixth Form in Chinese middle schools; (2) the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination, taken at the end of the Sixth Form in Anglo-Chinese schools; and (3) the Use of English Examination. (LMO)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Foreign Countries, Language of Instruction, National Programs
Assessment Data Obtained from the Jordanian GSECE: A Critical Look.
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Jaradat, Derar – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1986
The Jordanian General Secondary Education Certificate Examination is an achievement test constructed, administered, scored, and reported by the ministry of Education. The examination is discussed in terms of history, philosophy, objectives, structure and operation, use of data, predictive validity, and side effects. (LMO)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Foreign Countries, National Programs
The Use of Reporting and Assessment Data with Regard to the Dutch Final Examinations.
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Maas-de Brouwer, T. A. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1986
The use of reporting final examinations in the Netherlands is described. Each October a public report is published by Cito, supplying information about the achieved level of education and describing observed psychometric qualities of the measurement instrument. General information needs are provided by the National Bureau of Statistics. (LMO)
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Educational Assessment, Foreign Countries, Information Needs
Preschool Policy and Bilingual Education in the United States.
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Martinez, Steven S. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1982
The curriculum development effort that stemmed from Project Head Start's "Strategy for Spanish-Speaking Children," the evaluation results, and policy implications for national efforts in bilingual education are discussed. (Author/LC)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
Recent Developments in Assessment and Examination Procedures in Scotland.
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Dockrell, W. B. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1987
This article discusses recent changes in formative and summative assessment in Scotland. The Examination system is being extended to cover all aspects of schooling for all pupils. There are extensive changes in the system, now called Scottish National Diploma, for those pursuing business, technical, or vocational courses. (LMO)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Assessment for All in Scotland.
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Dockrell, W. B. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1985
Curriculum reform in Scotland in the 1970s is described. The implications for testing and teaching are discussed. (GDC)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
A Dutch Achievement Testing Program for Guidance and Program Evaluation.
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Wijnstra, Johan M. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1984
The Eindtoets Basisonderwijs (final primary school test) is a Dutch national achievement test taken annually by 90,000 pupils. This article overviews the Dutch educational system and describes this testing program, emphasizing test equating methods. Evaluation findings from 1980 and resulting changes in test content and evaluation reports are also…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Counseling, Elementary Secondary Education, Equated Scores
Profiles of Educational Systems of Countries Participating in Practical Skills Testing.
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Bathory, Zoltan; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1992
Information is presented about the educational systems of countries participating in the practical skills testing portions of the Second International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement Science Study, drawing on accounts submitted by the participant nations Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the United States.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education, Laboratory Procedures