Examining the Examinations: An International Comparison of Science and Mathematics Examinations for College-Bound Students (Evaluation in Education and Human Services, 44)

__Examining the Examinations__ looks at the required advanced science and mathematics examinations taken by university-bound students in seven countries. This research focuses on topics covered, types of questions used, and performance expected from students. The book concentrates on comparisons of the examinations, illustrating their similarities and differences with selected questions taken from the actual examinations. The international comparisons presented offer a window on educational `laboratories' in seven countries. Front Matter....Pages i-xxi Study Background....Pages 1-16 Front Matter....Pages 17-17 Commentary....Pages 19-21 Comparing Examinations Across Subjects and Countries....Pages 23-54 Biology Examinations....Pages 55-85 Chemistry Examinations....Pages 87-119 Physics Examinations....Pages 121-163 Mathematics Examinations....Pages 165-195 Front Matter....Pages 197-197 Commentary....Pages 199-200 Comparing Examination Systems....Pages 201-217 Examination Systems In Seven Countries....Pages 219-249 Back Matter....Pages 251-278