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Strengths and Weaknesses in U.S. Students' Knowledge and Skills: Analysis from the IEA Civic Education Study

Author:

Judith Torney-Purta

Author:

Carolyn Henry Barber

Publication Date:

2004

Publisher:

Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)

Pages:

Abstract:

This is based on IEA data. Reports American student performance on knowledge measures in relation to the international mean, home background, topics studied in school, and attitudes about types of civic participation.

Full Text Link:

http://www.civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_CivicKnowledge.pdf

Call Number:

510/E/TOR/2004

Series:

CIRCLE Fact Sheet

Sector:

K-12 Sector

Electronic Availability:

Available online

Library Item Type:

Electronic resource - book/monograph