When an "A" Is Not Enough: Analyzing the New York State Global History and Geography Exam

Creator

S. G. Grant

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Publisher

Arizona State University, University of South Florida

Publication Date

October 2001

Abstract

… In this article, I analyze the new New York State Global History and Geography standards and tests using a set of social studies-specific criteria which inquire deeply into the implications for real instructional change. From that vantage, I argue that New York's policy efforts, while seemingly well-intentioned and reflective of surface-level change, fail to promote powerful teaching and learning in social studies. ...

Extent

21

Geographic Location

New York

Volume

9

Issue

39

Language

English

Media Type

Journals (Periodicals)

Format

Digital Only

Note

Citation: Grant, S.G. (2001, October 3). An "A" is not enough: Analyzing the New York State Global History and Geography Exam. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 9(39). Retrieved [date] from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v9n39.html.

Identifier

E11-00236

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Recommended Citation

Grant, S. G., "When an "A" Is Not Enough: Analyzing the New York State Global History and Geography Exam" (2001). Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA). 395.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_EPAA/395