News tagged with academic ability

Study examines why people choose same-sex schools

In the last decade, same sex schools and classes have increased dramatically across the United States. Many studies have examined the differences in the education students receive in a same sex school versus co-ed institutions. ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New study says university dropout rates tied to preparedness, not laziness

According to new research from The University of Western Ontario, approximately 40 per cent of students who drop out of university do so because of what they learn about their own academic ability, based primarily on the ...

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created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Low grades in adolescence linked to dopamine genes

(PhysOrg.com) -- The academic performance of adolescents will suffer in at least one of four key subjects -- English, math, science, history -- if their DNA contains one or more of three specific dopamine ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Sep 02, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Awareness of racism affects how children do socially and academically

Most children actively notice and think about race. A new study has found that children develop an awareness about racial stereotypes early, and that those biases can be damaging.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 6

Ability grouping in elementary school hampers minority students' literacy

African-American and Hispanic students placed in ability groups for reading instruction learned less compared to demographically similar minority students who weren't grouped by ability, a new study by a University ...

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created Apr 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0