How Apparent Variations in Exam Results Can Mislead: An Example in IGCSE English as a Second Language

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'...

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Published inThe International schools journal Vol. 20; no. 2; p. 65
Main Authors Massey, Alf, Hamnett, Lisa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.2001
Subjects
Achievement Tests
Biculturalism
Bilingualism
Cross Cultural Studies
Egypt
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
Egypt
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Summary: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)
ISSN:0264-7281