Educational Articulation between High Schools and Universities

Where the Real Problems Lie from the Viewpoints of High School Teachers and Students

Abstract

　 One of the most serious problems of “educational articulation between high schools and universities” has to do with the declining academic level of university students and the subsequent demand for an assessment that can accurately identify the minimum level of academic achievement of students enrolled in a higher education institution. This paper discusses where the real problem lies in the field of the articulation, and attempts to identify ideal assessment tools to solve the problem, based on the results of two research projects conducted by Benesse Educational Research and Development Center that have not yet been released to the public.