The Validity of International Surveys of Reading Literacy: The Case of the IEA Reading Literacy Study.
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| Title: | The Validity of International Surveys of Reading Literacy: The Case of the IEA Reading Literacy Study. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Bechger, Timo M., van Schooten, Erik, De Glopper, C., Hox, Joop J. J. |
| Source: | Studies in Educational Evaluation. 1998 24(2):99-125. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 27 |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Achievement, Research Methodology, Standards, Surveys, Test Validity |
| ISSN: | 0191-491X |
| Abstract: | Describes the requirements that measures of reading literacy must meet to be comparable across nations and the conditions that affect the usefulness of international comparisons. As an illustration, a recent international comparative study by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) is described and its validity is questioned. (SLD) |
| Entry Date: | 1999 |
| Accession Number: | EJ571240 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Describes the requirements that measures of reading literacy must meet to be comparable across nations and the conditions that affect the usefulness of international comparisons. As an illustration, a recent international comparative study by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) is described and its validity is questioned. (SLD) |
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| ISSN: | 0191-491X |
