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Measuring Deeper Learning through Cognitively Demanding Test Items: Results from the Analysis of Six National and International Exams. Research Report
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Yuan, Kun; Le, Vi-Nhuan – RAND Corporation, 2014
In 2010, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's Education Program has established the Deeper Learning Initiative, which focuses on students' development of deeper learning skills (i.e., the mastery of core academic content, critical-thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and "learn-how-to-learn" skills). Two test…
Descriptors: Test Items, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Skill Development
Testing To Learn, Learning To Test: Improving Educational Testing in Developing Countries.
Capper, Joanne – 1996
This book describes how examinations and national assessments can be used to encourage more pedgaogically sound teaching and learning. It provides concrete examples of ways to measure student learning and describes how to develop, score, and interpret tests to ensure that they are valid, reliable, and fair to all children. It offers techniques and…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning
An Alternative Model for Modern Language Examinations
Harding, Ann; Page, Brian – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
An alternative model for the 16+ examinations presently being tested by examining boards is suggested which would allow for differing levels of achievement for different student populations. (RM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Defined Syllabuses in Modern Languages
Harding, Ann; Honnor, Sylvia – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
The advantages of a defined syllabus in second language teaching, especially in relation to public examinations, are discussed. The origin and development of the York defined syllabuses are described, and extracts are given from the introductory document and the French and Russian syllabuses. (RM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
The Problem of the Defined Syllabus
Partington, J. A. – Modern Languages, 1974
Problems of development of a defined syllabus for modern language courses are discussed, as well as the relationship of the syllabus to testing and public examinations in particular. (RM)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Economics (A High School One Semester Course). Instructional Materials/Resources for Social Studies.
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Jackstadt, Stephen L.; And Others – 1982
Designed to aid teachers of a high school economics course, this curriculum guide is presented in self-contained units of study. Thirteen units, each with specific lessons, cover economic problems, the market system, market structure, market imperfections, government regulation, the national economy, aggregate supply and demand, the business…
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Comparative Analysis, Economic Development, Economics Education
Using National Assessment of Educational Progress Data To Improve Student Achievement and Citizenship: A Discussion Guide for Teachers and Administrators.
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Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. – 1990
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data included in America's Challenge: Accelerating Academic Achievement, indicate the scope of the task of reaching the National Goal for Education on Student Achievement and Citizenship. This discussion guide focuses on the five corollary objectives of the National Goal, which are to: (1)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Guides, Administrator Role, Citizen Participation