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  • The Structure of Scientific Examination Questions

    by Adrian Day ...
    Series series Education (R0)
    This book shows how Systemic Functional Linguistics may be used to explore and explain the grammar of scientific examination questions. The author outlines the key elements of this theory and identifies problematical structures that affect the linguistic validity of such education assessment questions. This book also shows how examination questions may provide insight into the relationship between ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

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    Investing in Resources

    How to Profit from the Outsized Potential and Avoid the Risks

    by Adrian Day ...
    Narrated by Kevin Stillwell ...

    Unabridged

    13 hours

    The book looks at the factors affecting investing in resource markets that are different from other sectors--the extremely cyclicality; the very long cycles; the huge corrections that are standard; the continual mergers and acquisitions; huge capital needs and how that affects company (and stock) cycles. In today's economy, the resource market is a place for investors to see strong gains- as long ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

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  • Designing Listening Tests

    A Practical Approach

    by Rita Green ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This book examines the crucial role that sound file selection plays in assessing listening ability and introduces the reader to the procedure of textmapping, which explores how to exploit a sound file. The book discusses the role of the task identifier, the task instructions and the example, and analyses the strengths and weaknesses of different test methods. Guidelines for developing listening ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • The Sociocultural Activity of High Stakes Standardised Language Testing

    TOEIC Washback in a South Korean Context

    by Dawn Karen Booth ...
    Series series Education (R0)
    This book explores the influence of high stakes standardised testing within the context of South Korea. South Korea is regarded as a shining example of success in educational achievement and, as this book reveals, pressurised standardised testing has been a major contributing factor to its success. This unique country provides an excellent setting from which to explore the powerful relationship ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

  • Confirmatory Feedback in Teacher Education

    An Instigator of Student Teacher Learning

    by Nur Kurtoglu-Hooton ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This book examines the intricacies of the discourse of post-observation feedback that student teachers receive following group teaching practice. In particular, the author explores confirmatory feedback as an instigator of student teacher learning, and examines the potential links between feedback and change. The book will be of specific interest to researchers, teacher educators and other ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Assessment in Science

    A Guide to Professional Development and Classroom Practice

    Edited by D.P. Shepardson ...
    Assessment in Science combines professional development and classroom practice in a single volume. The pragmatic nature of the book makes it a valuable resource for administrators and staff developers interested in designing professional development programs, and for science teachers looking for techniques and examples of classroom-based assessments. Unique features of Assessment in Science ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Transforming Assessment

    Through an Interplay Between Practice, Research and Policy

    Edited by Robert Evans, Jens Dolin ...
    Series series Education (R0)
    This book reports the results of a research project that investigated assessment methods aimed at supporting and improving inquiry-based approaches in European science, technology and mathematics (STM) education. The findings were used to influence policy makers with guidelines for ensuring that assessment enhances learning.The book provides insights about:- The concept of competence within the ... Read more

    $152.09 USD

  • Nonverbal Delivery in Speaking Assessment

    From An Argument to A Rating Scale Formulation and Validation

    by Mingwei Pan ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    With an argument for embedding nonverbal delivery in speaking assessment as a point of departure, this book seeks to validate a proposed rating scale for incorporating nonverbal delivery and other conventional dimensions into speaking assessment with a mixed-methods approach. To illustrate the indispensable role of nonverbal delivery in speaking assessment, the book particularly includes snapshots ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Teaching and Targets

    Self Evaluation and School Improvement

    by John Blanchard ...
    Teachers, school managers and governors are now more publicly accountable than ever. They are expected to know how their school is performing and how to improve that performance. Target setting is a key tool in the drive to raise standards, and has been implemented at every level of the education system.This book explores target setting from both the teacher's and pupil's viewpoint, and ... Read more

    $47.99 USD

  • Secondary Analysis of the TIMSS Data

    Edited by Albert E. Beaton, David F. Robitaille ...
    Series series Education (R0)
    Researchers who participate in IEA studies have a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with their counterparts from many different countries and disciplinary backgrounds over a period of several years on questions of shared academic interest. Once the data for a given study have been collected and the first round of international reports published, however, opportunities for that kind of ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Learning From Others

    International Comparisons in Education

    Edited by Diane Shorrocks-Taylor, Edgar W. Jenkins ...
    Series Book 8 - Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education
    Diane Shorrocks-Taylor School of Education, University of Leeds,UK In September 1998, a conference was held at the University of Leeds entitled ‘International comparisons of pupil performance: issues and policy’. It was arranged by two groups within the School of Education at the University, the newly formed Assessment and Evaluation Unit and the Centre for Studies in Science and Mathematics ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

  • Inquiry into the Singapore Science Classroom

    Research and Practices

    Edited by Aik-Ling Tan, Chew-Leng Poon, Shirley S.L. Lim ...
    Series series Education (R0)
    This book offers an insight into the research and practices of science teaching and learning in the Singapore classroom, with particular attention paid to how they map on to science as inquiry. It provides a spectrum of Singapore’s science educational practices through all levels of its education system, detailing both successes and shortcomings.The book features a collection of research and ... Read more

    $89.99 USD