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ERIC Number: EJ560970
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
Voluntary National Tests Would Improve Education.
Smith, Marshall S.; Stevenson, David L.; Li, Christine P.
Educational Leadership, v55 n6 p42-44 Mar 1998
Voluntary national exams in reading (grade 4) and mathematics (grade 8) would mobilize Americans to increase student achievement. Tests would be overseen by a public, independent governing board, based on respected National Assessment of Education Progress frameworks and standards, and given to individual students. Results would be released publicly via the Internet, and tools for teaching challenging content would be provided. (MLH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grade 4, Grade 8, Mathematics Achievement, National Competency Tests, Reading Achievement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Assessment Governing Board; Voluntary National Tests