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Do schools differ? : academic and personal development among pupils in the second-level sector /

Smyth, Emer.

Do schools differ? : academic and personal development among pupils in the second-level sector / Emer Smyth. - Dublin : Economic and Social Research Institute, 1999. - xvi,234p. ; 24cm. - Economic and Social Research Institute general research series . - General research series (Economic and Social Research Institute) .

Includes bibliographical references.

This study examines the question of whether there are significant differences between second-level schools in Ireland, in terms of exam performance, attendance and personal development, amongst other issues. The book focuses on the strength of the "school effect" in influencing pupil outcomes.

ISBN: 9781860761188 1860761186

LCCN: 99190870

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Education, Secondary--Evaluation--Ireland
High school students--Attitudes--Ireland
High schools--Ireland
Education, Secondary--Ireland--Case studies
Academic achievement--Ireland--Case studies
High schools--Administration--Ireland--Case studies
Secondary schools

LC Class. No.: IN PROCESS

Dewey Class. No.: 373.09417 SMY