Reimagining Nigeria's Educational System: Improving Academic Performance Through High Stakes Standardized Testing

This book assesses the challenges in Nigeria's education system and proposes a plan to revitalize it by strengthening high-stakes testing. It argues that poor quality education is due to intrinsic factors and offers a comparative analysis of six high-performing education systems. It is of interest to policymakers, scholars, and professionals in African Education, Higher Education, Quality and Global Studies, African Studies, and Management and Administration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted challenges facing Nigeria's education system at all levels. It offers a concrete and innovative plan to revitalize the country's struggling educational system by implementing rigorous high-stakes testing across the entire educational landscape. The book challenges the notion that the poor quality of education and low ranking of Nigeria's educational system are solely attributed to the negative consequences of high-stakes testing. Instead, it argues that a multitude of intrinsic factors contribute to these issues. Through a comparative analysis of six high-performing education systems from around the world, the book provides a comprehensive summative evaluation of Nigeria's educational system. It offers valuable insights and recommendations to policymakers and scholars in various fields, including African Education, Higher Education, Quality and Global Studies, African Studies, Management and Administration, Leadership and Professional Development Studies. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and address the complex challenges facing Nigeria's education system and work towards improving its performance and outcomes.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032483139