The SAT: a new defense
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Issues concerning the Scholastic Assessment Test which consists of verbal and mathematical reasoning problems are presented. Verbal scores, analogy questions, vocabulary, coaching and the symbolic value of the tests are discussed.
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2000
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American high schools: the weak link
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High schools are the weak link in American education, and it will not produce headlines in the education debate. Breaking the school reformers into smaller units is the key to improve the excellence in America's high school.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2003
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Who wants to be the weakest link?
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The quiz shows 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' and 'The Weakest Link' are compared. It is suggested that both shows are a form of educational testing, but that they show strongly opposed styles and theories of education.
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2001
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