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Improving education outcomes in Germany

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19-May-2008

David Carey

While student achievement is above the OECD average in science and at the OECD average in reading and mathematics according to the 2006 OECD PISA study, weaker students tend to do badly by international comparison and socio-economic and/or immigrant backgrounds have a large impact.

The Challenges of Globalisation and the OECD: Working for a More Balanced and Inclusive World

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09-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his statement, Mr. Gurría underlined how under the current wave of globalisation, the world economy has experienced one of its most dynamic expansions ever. He also explained how to produce a more ...

PISA 2006: Schülerleistungen in Deutschland im Bereich Naturwissenschaften über OECD-Schnitt

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04-Dec-2007

Schülerinnen und Schüler an deutschen Schulen haben in der PISA-Studie zum ersten Mal ein Ergebnis signifikant über dem OECD-Durchschnitt erreicht. Im Bereich Naturwissenschaften, dem Schwerpunkt von PISA ...

PISA 2006: Video on science learning in Germany

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04-Dec-2007

Watch a short video on how students in Germany approach and learn science. Germany is one of the participating countries of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006.

Education at a Glance 2007 - Briefing note Germany

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18-Sep-2007

This note contrasts key findings for Germany with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, equity challenges, and resource and efficiency challenges.

Bildung auf einen Blick 2007 - Pressemitteilung zu Deutschland

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10-Sep-2007

Einkommensvorteile von Akademikern wachsen schnell - Hochschulzugang hängt in Deutschland stark von sozialer Herkunft ab

On the Edge: Securing a Sustainable Future for Higher Education (Education Working Paper No. 7)

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26-Mar-2007

This report examines the conditions needed to secure the future financial sustainability of institutions of higher education from a national (policy) and institutional (management) perspective.

Funding Systems and Their Effects on Higher Education Systems COUNTRY STUDY – Germany

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26-Mar-2007

The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Organisation or of the governments of its member countries.The OECD does not guarantee the accuracy ...

Education Policy Analysis: Focus on Higher Education - 2005-2006 Edition: Summary in German

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21-Feb-2007

Education Policy Analysis: Focus on Higher Education - 2005-2006 Edition: Summary in German

How are students faring in science today?

Volume 1 - Analysis: Gives the most comprehensive international picture of science learning today. Volume 2 - Data: Presents the PISA 2006 full data set underlying Volume 1.

PISA 2006 results - Analysis and Data