Examining the Examinations looks at the required advanced science and mathematics examinations taken by university-bound students in seven countries. This research focuses on topics covered, types of questions used, and performance expected from students. The book concentrates on comparisons of the examinations, illustrating their similarities and differences with selected questions taken from the actual examinations. The international comparisons presented offer a window on educational `laboratories' in seven countries.

Klappentext

Examining the Examinations looks at the required advanced science and mathematics examinations taken by university-bound students in seven countries. This research focuses on topics covered, types of questions used, and performance expected from students. The book concentrates on comparisons of the examinations, illustrating their similarities and differences with selected questions taken from the actual examinations. The international comparisons presented offer a window on educational `laboratories' in seven countries.

Inhalt

1. Study Background.- Study Overview.- Selection of Examinations.- Connections to TIMSS.- Approach to Comparing Examinations.- Approach to Comparing Examination Systems.- Overview of Examination Systems.- One: Looking Inside the Examinations.- Commentary.- 2. Comparing Examinations Across Subjects and Countries.- 3. Biology Examinations.- 4. Chemistry Examinations.- 5. Physics Examinations.- 6. Mathematics Examinations.- Two: Understanding the Examination Systems.- Commentary.- 7. Comparing Examination Systems.- 8. Examination Systems in Seven Countries.- Appendix A: Augmented TIMSS Curriculum Frameworks, Topics.- Appendix B: Technical Notes.- References.- Index of Sample Examination Questions.