Opening the Black Box: Prospects for Using International Large-Scale Assessments to Explore Classroom Effects

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Title: Opening the Black Box: Prospects for Using International Large-Scale Assessments to Explore Classroom Effects
Language: English
Authors: Schmidt, William H., Burroughs, Nathan A.
Source: Research in Comparative and International Education. 2013 8(3):236-247.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Information Analyses
Descriptors: International Programs, Measurement, Educational Research, Cross Cultural Studies, Mathematics Education, Sampling, Educational Indicators, Equal Education, Differences, Track System (Education), Research Problems, Educational Assessment
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Program for International Student Assessment, Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
DOI: 10.2304/rcie.2013.8.3.236
ISSN: 1745-4999
Abstract: In this article, the authors review International Large-Scale Assessment (ILSA)-based research over the last several decades, with specific attention on cross-national analysis of mean differences between and variation within countries in mathematics education. They discuss the role of sampling design and "opportunity to learn" (OTL) indicators to assess the use of ILSAs in examining educational inequalities such as tracking and explore improvements in ILSAs' capacity for studying classroom-level differences in instructional content.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 67
Entry Date: 2014
Accession Number: EJ1018565
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:In this article, the authors review International Large-Scale Assessment (ILSA)-based research over the last several decades, with specific attention on cross-national analysis of mean differences between and variation within countries in mathematics education. They discuss the role of sampling design and "opportunity to learn" (OTL) indicators to assess the use of ILSAs in examining educational inequalities such as tracking and explore improvements in ILSAs' capacity for studying classroom-level differences in instructional content.
ISSN:1745-4999
DOI:10.2304/rcie.2013.8.3.236