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Direct linkHill, Andrew T. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2010
Children's economic reasoning follows a developmental sequence in which their ideas about money and other basic economic concepts are forming. Even children in the early primary grades can learn some basic economics and retain understanding of economic concepts if they are taught in developmentally appropriate ways. Given how important economic…
Descriptors: Grades (Scholastic), Economics, Testing, Social Studies
Nering, Michael L., Ed.; Ostini, Remo, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2010
This comprehensive "Handbook" focuses on the most used polytomous item response theory (IRT) models. These models help us understand the interaction between examinees and test questions where the questions have various response categories. The book reviews all of the major models and includes discussions about how and where the models…
Descriptors: Guides, Item Response Theory, Test Items, Correlation
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1985
Background information and resources to help students in grades 9-12 in Texas pursue an individual study contract in applied music is presented. To fulfill a contract students must publicly perform from memory, with accompaniment as specified, three selections from a list of approved music for their chosen field (instrument or voice). Material…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Correspondence Study, Educational Administration, High Schools
Furr, Mike; Bacharach, Verne R. – SAGE Publications (CA), 2007
The authors center their presentation of material around a conceptual understanding of psychometric issues, such as validity and reliability, and on purpose rather than procedure, the "why" rather than the "how to." Their goal is to introduce psychometric principles at a level that is deeper and more focused than found in introductory…
Descriptors: Generalizability Theory, Test Bias, Research Methodology, Testing
Peer reviewedGrant, Mary Anne – College and University, 1991
The guide, designed for students enrolling directly in a French university in study to be credited toward a U.S. degree, provides general information about the French educational system, types of higher education institution, and university life. Practical information on course selection, registration, examinations, and grading is also included.…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, Foreign Countries, Grading
Brouillet, Frank B.; And Others – 1983
This handbook addresses the most frequently asked questions about international travel and exchange and gives suggestions to help parents, students, and school personnel avoid some of the problems arising from exchange activity. Chapters include information about: criteria for evaluating and selecting foreign travel and study programs;…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Information Sources, International Educational Exchange
Download full textCalifornia State Univ., Los Angeles. National Dissemination and Assessment Center. – 1982
The booklet is part of a grade 10-12 social studies series produced for bilingual education. The series consists of six major thematic modules, with four to five booklets in each. The interdisciplinary modules are based on major ideas and designed to help students understand some major human problems and make sound, responsive decisions to improve…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Bilingual Instructional Materials, Decision Making, Learning Modules
Orange County Academic Decathalon Association, CA. – 1983
Orange County (California) students in grades 9 and 10 compete in an annually held series of 10 competitive events measuring academic strengths. These events include tests in grammar and literature, fine arts, mathematics, science, social science, study skills, and a super quiz--a team event held before a large audience. In addition, there are…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Competitive Selection, Evaluation Criteria, Grade 10
Thomas, R. Murray; Brubaker, Dale L. – 2000
This document aims to support graduate students who are in the process of preparing graduate theses or dissertations, and is organized according to the planning, research, and writing phases. The function of theses and dissertations is to provide students with experience in conducting and presenting research and to add to the body of knowledge in…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Doctoral Dissertations, Graduate Study
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Student Evaluation Branch. – 1997
This report provides teachers, school administrators, students, and the general public with a summarized overview of results from the January 1997 administration of the Social Studies 33 Diploma Examination. The summary is divided into: (1) description of the examination; (2) achievement of standards; (3) provincial averages; (4) multiple-choice…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Education, Educational Testing, Evaluation
Dubin, Fraida – 1983
A guide to learning strategies for English as a second language (ESL) college students outlines a variety of classroom and study skills, information about American academic practices, and common cultural misconceptions. Sections are included on listening with comprehension, understanding lecture format and style, taking lecture notes, speaking for…
Descriptors: Assignments, College Students, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1993
This handbook, designed for limited-English-proficient students in Alberta (Canada) schools, provides general information on schools and curricula, high school graduation requirements, and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learning. It describes the overall organization of school divisions and age-grade placement, the school year schedule,…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Correspondence Study, Credits, Curriculum Design
