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Recent Developments in Assessment and Examination Procedures in Scotland.
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Dockrell, W. B. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1987
This article discusses recent changes in formative and summative assessment in Scotland. The Examination system is being extended to cover all aspects of schooling for all pupils. There are extensive changes in the system, now called Scottish National Diploma, for those pursuing business, technical, or vocational courses. (LMO)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Assessment for All in Scotland.
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Dockrell, W. B. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1985
Curriculum reform in Scotland in the 1970s is described. The implications for testing and teaching are discussed. (GDC)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
Recent Developments in Assessment and Examination Procedures: An International Perspective--Change in Scotland.
Dockrell, W. B. – 1985
The comprehensive system of external examinations in Scotland has undergone major changes. The external examination system has been expanded to cover the entire secondary school curriculum. The examinations will now be administered to all students. The "continuum" model of criterion referenced tests has been adopted for the school…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
The Impact of Scottish National Surveys of Achievement on Policy and Practice.
Dockrell, W. B. – 1986
Scotland has a system of national surveys of achievement intended to provide information for educational policy and practice. Testing of middle school students in the areas of mathematics, reading, English, and science, is designed to provide national information as opposed to information about individual pupils, schools or local authorities. This…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational History