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ERIC Number: EJ546778
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-189X
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International Achievement Differences: An Assessment of a New Perspective.
Stedman, Lawrence C.
Educational Researcher, v26 n3 p4-15 Apr 1997
Reviews international academic achievement differences and argues that poor U.S. performance in math reflects curricular focus and teaching deficiencies, not inadequate sampling techniques. Reveals that U.S. student achievement has been weak for decades, suggesting fundamental school reform is warranted. (GR)
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Comparative Analysis, Criticism, Foreign Countries, High School Students, Junior High School Students, Low Achievement, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Special issue topic: "Revisiting the 'Talking Truth to Power' Problem." For related documents, see UD 519 997-999.