International Comparative Research in Education: Its Role in Educational Improvement in the U.S.

Torney-Purta, Judith

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ERIC Number: EJ419469

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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International Comparative Research in Education: Its Role in Educational Improvement in the U.S.

Torney-Purta, Judith

Educational Researcher, v19 n7 p32-35 Oct 1990

Describes the following organizations concerned with international comparative educational research: (1) the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA); (2) the International Assessment of Educational Progress (IAEP); (3) the Board of International Comparative Studies in Education; and (4) the International Educational Indicators Project. Suggests areas for new research. (FMW)

Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Comparative Testing, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, International Education, International Organizations, International Programs, Program Descriptions, Research Needs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United States

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