The title first covers the general concerns in secondary school examinations, such as the pass/fail concept, reforms, interpretation of results, and admissibility of subjects. Next, the selection tackles the examination in the ordinary level. The third chapter discusses the Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.) examination; this chapter details the advantages of the C.S.E. along with its systems. Chapter 4 covers the advanced level and university entrance requirements. The next two chapters deal with the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) examining bodies. The seventh chapter examines the secondary school testing system in the U.S., while the last chapter talks about the future of the English secondary school examinations. The book will be of great use to both in-training and professional teachers. School administrators will also benefit from the text.
Autorentext
Professor George Bruce, has 30 years' industrial experience in shipbuilding, including more recent roles in facilities development, research and innovation. He has acted as a consultant to shipbuilders and marine companies across the world and contributed to committees, steering groups and associations across the industry. He currently teaches and conducts research at the Newcastle University School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle, UK.
Inhalt
Foreword
Chapter 1 Secondary School Examinations
Chapter 2 The Ordinary Level
Chapter 3 The C.S.E. Examination
Chapter 4 The Advanced Level and University Entrance Requirements
Chapter 5 The G.C.E. Examining Bodies
Chapter 6 How the G.C.E. Examining Bodies Work
Chapter 7 Testing in the United States
Chapter 8 The Future
Index