Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Numeracy (3)
- Mathematics (2)
- Academic achievement (1)
- Achievement tests (1)
- Adult basic education (1)
-
- Adult education (1)
- Adult literacy (1)
- Adult students (1)
- Cooperation (1)
- Curriculum (1)
- Education (1)
- Interaction (1)
- Language (1)
- Literacy (1)
- Oral language (1)
- Performance based assessment (1)
- Performance tests (1)
- Professional development (1)
- Quantitative tests (1)
- Reading (1)
- Science tests (1)
- Secondary schools (1)
- Speech (1)
- TIMSS (1)
- Teachers (1)
- Teaching (1)
- Test construction (1)
- Test content (1)
- Test format (1)
- Test items (1)
Articles 1 - 15 of 15
Full-Text Articles in Education
An Annotated Bibliography Of Workplace Basic Education Resources And Readings: 1996 Update., Dave Tout, M Renshaw, J Kindler
An Annotated Bibliography Of Workplace Basic Education Resources And Readings: 1996 Update., Dave Tout, M Renshaw, J Kindler
David (Dave) Tout
No abstract provided.
Investigating Interactions Between Intervention Effects And Individual And Group Characteristics, Siek Khoo, B Muthén
Investigating Interactions Between Intervention Effects And Individual And Group Characteristics, Siek Khoo, B Muthén
Dr Siek Toon Khoo
No abstract provided.
Evaluating An Intervention: A Latent Growth Modeling Approach, Siek Khoo, B Muthén
Evaluating An Intervention: A Latent Growth Modeling Approach, Siek Khoo, B Muthén
Dr Siek Toon Khoo
No abstract provided.
Numeracy: Essential And A Priority? An Ant's Journey, Dave Tout
Numeracy: Essential And A Priority? An Ant's Journey, Dave Tout
David (Dave) Tout
This paper describes the travels of an adult numeracy teacher, through the numeracy terrain of the world of adult basic education and answers the question: is numeracy essential and a priority?
On Equivalence Between Convex Maximization And Optimization Over Efficient Set, L Muu, Luc Le
On Equivalence Between Convex Maximization And Optimization Over Efficient Set, L Muu, Luc Le
Dr Luc Tu Le
No abstract provided.
School Focused Professional Development And The Interaction Of Teachers, Elizabeth Hartnell-Young
School Focused Professional Development And The Interaction Of Teachers, Elizabeth Hartnell-Young
Dr Elizabeth Hartnell-Young
This study is concerned with school focused professional development in Fairhills High School. Data from teachers in the school has been analysed in order to provide a basis for planning a professional development program in the light of government initiatives. In particular, the study analyses the communication patterns within the school in an attempt to ascertain the extent of collaboration which occurs between teachers, and the factors which influence professional interaction. Recommendations for professional development at Fairhills High School are based on discussion of the data. In addition, the study suggests implications for all schools. The results reported in this …
Global Optimization Approach To Optimizing Over The Efficient Set, Luc Le, L Muu
Global Optimization Approach To Optimizing Over The Efficient Set, Luc Le, L Muu
Dr Luc Tu Le
No abstract provided.
Changes In Reading Comprehension Across Cultures And Over Time, Petra Lietz
Changes In Reading Comprehension Across Cultures And Over Time, Petra Lietz
Dr Petra Lietz
Two internationally comparative studies of reading were conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), namely the Reading Comprehension Study in 1970/71 and the Reading Literacy Study in 1990/91. Eight educational systems participated in both studies at the 14- year-old level, namely Belgium (French), Finland, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United States of America. The information on student, teacher, and school variables that were common to both studies provided the core evidence used for analysis in this thesis. The major results are described. A general factor, reasoning, could be identified as pertaining …
Design Of The Timss Achievement Instruments, Ray Adams, E Gonzalez
Design Of The Timss Achievement Instruments, Ray Adams, E Gonzalez
Prof Ray Adams
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Vet Participation On Earnings, Phil Mckenzie, Mike Long
The Impact Of Vet Participation On Earnings, Phil Mckenzie, Mike Long
Dr Phillip McKenzie
No abstract provided.
'Negotiating Resources: Language, Knowledge And The Search For 'Secret English' In Northeast Arnhem Land, Michael Christie, Bill Perrett
'Negotiating Resources: Language, Knowledge And The Search For 'Secret English' In Northeast Arnhem Land, Michael Christie, Bill Perrett
Dr Bill Perrett
No abstract provided.
Transition From School To Work, Phil Mckenzie
Transition From School To Work, Phil Mckenzie
Dr Phillip McKenzie
No abstract provided.
Review Of Statistical Data For Research On Vocational Education And Training, Gerald Burke, Phil Mckenzie, Aija Grauze
Review Of Statistical Data For Research On Vocational Education And Training, Gerald Burke, Phil Mckenzie, Aija Grauze
Dr Phillip McKenzie
This review was prompted by rapid changes in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, the introduction of new data collections relating to VET, and initiatives to expand and focus research on VET. The Australian National Training Authority Research Advisory Council (ANTARAC) established a working group to examine existing databases and to advise on the data needed to underpin emerging VET research priorities. The review involved consideration of VET policy concerns, the major statistical data collections, a survey of and interviews with researchers who are extensive data users, the data problems in four major research areas, and discussions on developments …
Certificates In General Education For Adults: Certificate I (Foundation), Certificate Ii And Certificate Ii (Further Study)., R Kenrick, J Kindler, B Marr, Dave Tout, L Wignall
Certificates In General Education For Adults: Certificate I (Foundation), Certificate Ii And Certificate Ii (Further Study)., R Kenrick, J Kindler, B Marr, Dave Tout, L Wignall
David (Dave) Tout
No abstract provided.
Specific-Purpose Language Performance Tests : Task And Interaction, Tom Lumley, Annie Brown
Specific-Purpose Language Performance Tests : Task And Interaction, Tom Lumley, Annie Brown
Dr Tom Lumley
Oral performance tests designed to assess candidates' ability to function in a particular professional role typically involve role plays which simulate aspects of professional interaction between a candidate, in his/her professional role, and an interlocutor, in the role of client or consumer of the professional services. This paper reports on an investigation into the role which expert professional informants can play in providing post hoc content validation of tasks used in this kind of occupation-specific test, focusing on both the content of the tasks and the behaviour of the interlocutors. The study draws on data from the oral interaction component …