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What is behind the decline in student achievement in Australia?

Authors :
Ryan, Chris
Source :
Economics of Education Review. Dec2013, Vol. 37, p226-239. 14p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Falls in Australian student achievement have been widespread across the population. [•] Mathematical literacy fell at the top of the distribution, reading throughout it. [•] Declines in associated school performance were most marked in private schools. [•] These declines were not associated with other observed school characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*ACADEMIC achievement
*POPULATION research
*MATHEMATICAL literacy
*PRIVATE schools
*ORGANIZATIONAL performance
*EDUCATION research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02727757
Volume :
37
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Economics of Education Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
92732344
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econedurev.2013.08.008
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