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International Comparative Study of Mathematics and Science Tests
Pages 58-61

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... One persistent question is the achievement expectations for students preparing for university admission in science or mathematics and/or planning to major in these fields. Therefore, the National Center for Improving Science Education will analyze the current mathematics and science tests given to students seeking university admission in several industrialized countries.
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... Exams Included in the National Center for Improving Science Education Analysis Country Years Type Regions France 1991, 1992 Baccalaureat Paris; Aix Germany 1991, 1992 Abitur Bavaria; Baden-Wurttenberg Israel 1992 Matriculation Japan 1991, 1992 University Tokyo University Entrance Sweden 1991, 1992 National Exam United Kingdom 1991, 1992 A-level Associated Examining Board; University of London Examinations and Assessment Council United States vaned, 1993 Advanced Placement In 1994 an international team of researchers assembled by the National Center for Improving Science Education analyzed national examinations in mathematics and science (biology, chemistry, and physics)
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... The report extensively discusses difficulty of exams and considers many factors that should be brought to bear when making comparisons between the "difficulty" of different countries' exams. in May 1994, the National Center and the American Federation of Teachers copublished What College-Bound Students Abroad Are Expected to Know About Biology.
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... 20036 telephone: 202/ 467-0652 facsimile: 202/ 467-0659 e-mail: tbritton~gwuvm.gwu.edu National Center for Improving Science Education 1992 International Comparative Study of Mathematics and Science Tests: Project Summary. 1994 Content Analysis of National Science and Mathematics Examinations from Seven Countries: Proposal Summary.
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