Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ635615
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Publication Date: 2001
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How Apparent Variations in Exam Results Can Mislead: An Example in IGCSE English as a Second Language.
Massey, Alf; Hamnett, Lisa
International Schools Journal, v20 n2 p65-72 Apr 2001
States that making simple comparisons of test results between different schools, countries, or subjects can often produce misleading results. Illustrates the kinds of problems that can arise by investigating the results obtained by candidates from Egypt in Cambridge International Examinations' June 1998 International General Certificate of Secondary Education English as a Second Language examination. (NB)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Exchange Programs, Global Education, International Education, International Educational Exchange, International Programs, International Schools, International Studies, Learning Strategies, Second Language Learning, Second Language Programs, Social Sciences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Egypt
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