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Selection for Higher Education in Developing Countries--the Use of Tests in Admission for Pre-Entry Science Upgrading Courses in Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho.
Altink, Wieby M. M. – 1987
The degree of predictive validity and the relationship with previous learning conditions were studied for measures used in admission procedures for upgrading courses in science and mathematics in Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland. School results, achievement tests, aptitude tests, and ability tests were evaluated for students leaving secondary…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Achievement Tests, Admission Criteria, Admission (School)
Learning Disabilities among Primary School Children in Botswana: A Pilot Study.
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Yoder, John H.; Kibria, K. F. M. Gholam – 1986
A pilot study attempted to document the existence and incidence of learning disabilities (LD) among primary school children in Botswana. The study also sought to identify effective identification procedures and to determine if LD students are unique to technologically-oriented societies. Data were collected on 620 children from 4 schools (2…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Behavior Rating Scales, Cultural Differences, Developing Nations