Teacher doesn't always know best: school tests
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Britain recently implemented government-set educational tests for the subjects of math, English, technology and science. Teachers boycotted the first round of tests, because of poor test design. Standardized tests will improve Britain's educational system.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Test drive: schooling
Article Abstract:
British teachers complain that education secretary John Patten's new national examinations are too difficult, and have voted a boycott. American educators embraced national standards a decade ago, but are experimenting with tests of analytical thinking.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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D-graded
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The rise in GCSE grades in 2001 has prompted concerns that standards are being pushed down by competition between the UK's exam boards. In 2001, 57.1% of GCSE results received grades of A*-C, up 0.5% vs 2000.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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