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ERIC Number: EJ435758
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
National Testing: Lessons for America from Europe.
Kellaghan, Thomas; Madaus, George F.
Educational Leadership, v49 n3 p87-93 Nov 1991
A perusal of the national testing proposals discloses great variety as to testing purposes and methods, voluntariness testing age and grade, subject areas to be tested, responsible parties, and financing. Advantages and disadvantages of U.S. national testing proposals are discussed and contrasted with European approaches. (14 references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, National Competency Tests, National Curriculum, Test Construction, Testing Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Europe; National Education Goals 1990