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ERIC Number: EJ537575
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
Many Visions, Many Aims, One Test.
Bracey, Gerald W.
Phi Delta Kappan, v78 n5 p411-12 Jan 1997
According to newly released Third International Mathematics and Science Study data, American children may score low on international comparisons because teachers are trying to teach them too many topics. Surprisingly, Florida's minimum competency testing program has not increased low-achievers' dropout rate. A recent "American Demographics" article shows 40% of adults engaged in formal educational activities. (MLH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Education, Dropout Rate, Education Work Relationship, Educational Technology, Educational Trends, Mathematics Achievement, Minimum Competency Testing, Postsecondary Education, Research Problems, Science Achievement, Secondary Education, Test Results
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Curriculum Management; Florida; Third International Mathematics and Science Study