The contributions of international large-scale studies in civic education and engagement

The Role of International Large-Scale Assessments: Perspectives from Technology, Economy, and Educational Research

Volumn , Issue , 2013, Pages 87-114

  Torney Purta, Judith ^a   Amadeo, Jo Ann ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

^b MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-4629-9_6     Document Type: Chapter

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