Class 16 - Finnishing School Flashcards

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Program international student Assessment (PISA) vs. TIMMS for 3rd and 5th Graders

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Since 2005, finland has finished at top in cumulative score, and has the lowest variability between schools (whether from rurual/urban,big schools etc)

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US trends in school reform

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More standards;
More tests
more hours of homework
More classes for gifted
Trend is for longer days/year
strong enforcement of rules
uniforms
merit pay for teachers pay for stduents
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