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[Cieutat, V. J.; Snider, J. C.]
Activities of the Test Development and Research Office (TEDRO), a division of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), are described. The WAEC is an international educational and professional testing organization established to serve its four member countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. The U.S. Agency for International…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Developing Nations, Higher Education
Download full textCieutat, Victor J.; Snyder, Conrad W., Jr. – 1975
The University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland Schools Examinations Council (UBLS/SEC) is preparing to expand its external examination and certification responsibilities, as well as its role in primary and secondary school curriculum development within its member countries. This plan addresses the educational measurement aspects of the…
Descriptors: Certification, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Development
Cieutat, V. J.; And Others – 1968
Plans for the development of The East African Examinations Council (EAEC) are outlined and the feasibility of long-range technical assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) is discussed. The EAEC was established in 1967 by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Its purpose is to conduct within East Africa the academic, technical,…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Data Analysis, Developing Nations
Kellaghan, Thomas; Greaney, Vincent – 1992
A detailed description is presented of the types, functions, performance levels, governance, administration, and funding of public examinations in 14 Sub-Saharan African countries with different educational traditions, based on English, French, or other backgrounds. The countries are: (1) Kenya; (2) Lesotho; (3) Mauritius; (4) Swaziland; (5)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, African Studies, Developing Nations, Educational Assessment
Bowers, John E. – 1973
The expansion of The West African Examination Council's (WAEC) Test Development and Research Office (TEDRO), from January 1969 through August 1973, is described. The development of TEDRO as an institution was of primary importance; the continuation of test development and educational services was the other major goal during this period of time.…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Administrative Organization, Aptitude Tests, Developing Nations
Premaratne, B. – 1976
In January 1972, The Government of Sri Lanka reorganized the formal school system from 8-2-2 to 5-4-2 and introduced a new common curriculum to the junior secondary level in all schools. The National Certificate in General Education Examination (NCGE) was administered in December to the first group of pupils completing the new program. This study…
Descriptors: College Admission, Developing Nations, Educational Development, Health Education
