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Eshiwani, George S. – 1983
This study concerns the goals of school mathematics in the curricula of African schools. Concerns about the state of mathematics education are noted: not only is achievement declining, but also there has been (1) a student population explosion, so that goals formulated two decades ago are no longer applicable, and (2) rapid growth of informatics…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Research
Bucko, Richard L. – Spectrum, 1986
Reviews historic approaches to grade retention, what research does and does not show about retention, and some factors to weigh when considering retention. Focuses on models developed by H. Wayne Light and Laurence Lieberman. Includes a sample elementary school promotion policy and a sample retention referral form. (IW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Decision Making, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Office of Instruction. – 1983
The Social Issues course is designed to help students make rational and constructive decisions regarding various social and environmental problems. It is intended to be used with 10, 11, or 12th grade students. This course contains units on decision-making, urban planning, food and nutrition, environmental pollution, nuclear energy, and resource…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Environmental Education, Minimum Competencies, Natural Resources
Download full textDunn, Judy; And Others – Research Roundup, 1987
A one-page introduction is followed by summaries of articles and documents on teacher competency testing. George F. Madaus argues that, although tests serve some useful functions, treating them as a major mechanism for reforming education is questionable. Peter A. Garcia examines the negative impact of testing on minority teachers and minorities…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Practices
