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PublisherOrganization for Economic Cooperation & Development
ISBN-109264063722
ISBN-139789264063723
eBay Product ID (ePID)78702178
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SubjectEducational Policy & Reform / Federal Legislation, Evaluation & Assessment
Publication Year2009
Number of Pages94 Pages
Publication NameHighlights from Education at a Glance 2009
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation
AuthorOrganisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (Oecd) Staff
FormatTrade Paperback
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SynopsisHighlights from Education at a Glance 2008 is a new companion publication to the OECDs flagship compendium of education statistics, Education at a Glance. It provides easily accessible data on key topics in education today, including: Education levels and student numbers: How far have adults studied, and what access do young people have to education? The economic benefits of education: How does education affect peoples job prospects and what is its impact on incomes? Paying for education: What share of public spending goes on education, and what is the role of private spending? The school environment: How many hours do teachers work and how does class size vary? PISA: A special section introduces findings from the OECDs Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which examines the abilities of 15-year-old students in 57 countries and territories. Each indicator is presented on a two-page spread, Highlights from Education at a Glance 2009 presents key education indicators for 2009. Each indicator is presented on a two-page spread. The left-hand page explains the significance of the indicator, discusses the main findings, examines key trends and provides readers with a links to further information. The right-hand page contains clearly presented charts and tables, accompanied by dynamic hyperlinks (StatLinks) that direct readers to the corresponding data in Excel format. This edition includes coverage of education attainment and student numbers; economic and social benefits of education; how education is financed, the school environment; and initial findings from the new Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS).
