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Bracey, Gerald W. – Principal Leadership, 2009
In recent years, a concatenation of fears, pressures, and agendas has produced a new round of testing in the form of high school exit examinations. There has not, however, been an accompanying rush to see whether the exams do any good. No state has attempted to validate its test against external criteria: given the hyperbole surrounding the tests…
Descriptors: High Schools, Academic Achievement, High School Graduates, Exit Examinations
Campbell, Erin E. – American Education, 1983
Describes the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a residential school for high school juniors and seniors who are gifted in science and mathematics. Includes an interview with three of the students. (JOW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Grade 11, Grade 12
Mischkowski, Guenter – Neusprachliche Mitteilungen, 1979
Examines some findings from linguistically based text analyses for their possible utilization in teaching English in Grades 11-13 and in teaching literature. Notes some elements in text linguistics analogous to elements in present-day communication-oriented foreign language teaching, using James Joyce's short story "Eveline" for illustration.…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Communication Skills, English (Second Language), Grade 11
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Ridley, Olivia – English Journal, 1983
Discusses using Utopian and dystopian literature in grade 11 and grade 12 English courses to help replace fright over the world's future with concern and commitment to needed action. (MM)
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Discussion (Teaching Technique), English Instruction, Futures (of Society)
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Jago, Carol – English Journal, 1989
Presents a model for working with students at risk, helping them develop critical thinking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Includes cooperation of the local community relations officer for the police department. (RAE)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Crime Prevention, Critical Reading