Another area that needs to be researched is that of instruction for different kinds of students. Based on the analysis of their survey data, Clune et al. recommended that the curriculum should be aimed at higher-order learning objectives. Special attention needs to be paid to instruction for middle and low-achieving students. Related to this, there is need to change the attitudes of school personnel toward these students, eliminating the customary low expectations for such pupils. Different policy instruments need to be used for different purposes and groups of students rather than a few all-encompassing instruments.
Technical assistance needs to be designed and provided to schools for improved content.
The curriculum should be suited to the local situation. Also, such assistance needs to be provided for teacher training. An indicator system to track content and course-related achievement needs to be designed and implemented. It should also be sensitive to outcomes after high school. More basic research on curriculum development is needed.