A Critique of "Student Achievement in Illinois: An Analysis of Student Progress 1984.".

Humphreys, Lloyd G.

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Publication Date: 1986

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A Critique of "Student Achievement in Illinois: An Analysis of Student Progress 1984."

Humphreys, Lloyd G.

Illinois School Research and Development, v22 n2 p40-43 Win 1986

Criticizes the Illinois State Board of Education's study of the effects of school district size on student achievement as a piece of research upon which to base educational policy decisions. Points out specific weaknesses in the research. (FL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Consolidated Schools, Decision Making, Demography, Educational Philosophy, Educational Policy, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Policy Formation, Research Methodology, Research Problems, School Size, State Boards of Education

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Illinois

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