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Peer reviewedChambers, Ian – Economics, 1991
Examines the role of differentiated papers in Mode One Business Studies tests in promoting the goals of the United Kingdom's General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Explores the matching of candidates to papers, targeting papers, the nature of questions asked, and grading. Concludes that the technique allows students to advance through…
Descriptors: Business Education, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Secondary Education
Reflections on Practical Assessment in GCSE 2: Implementation and Implications of GCSE Requirements.
Peer reviewedCarrick, Tessa – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Aspects of practical assessment such as question design and management of the assessment are discussed. Reference is made to some of the problems and to the possibilities for innovation as a result of implementing practical assessment of the kind required by the General Certificate of Secondary Education examining groups. (CW)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Certification, Foreign Countries, Science Education
Peer reviewedMehler, Alan H. – Biochemical Education, 1992
Discusses examinations as the major determinant of student behavior and suggests that no improvement in the effectiveness of biochemistry courses will occur until examinations are so integrated into the educational process that they reinforce educational objectives. Includes discussions on self-education, cooperation between students, and problem…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Content Area Reading, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development
