News tagged with achievement

How childhood family income affects adulthood

A study from the University of Otago’s long-running Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS) throws new light on a current issue; links between family income and other outcomes later in life such as health and ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Countries that best prepare math teachers share similarities

Countries that best prepare math teachers meet several key conditions generally lacking in the United States, according to the first international study of what teacher preparation programs are able to accomplish.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Cyberbullying and bullying are not the same: research

University of British Columbia research comparing traditional bullying with cyberbullying finds that the dynamics of online bullying are different, suggesting that anti-bullying programs need specific interventions to target ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

NKorea says satellite 'failed to enter into orbit'

(AP) -- North Korea's widely condemned rocket splintered into pieces over the Yellow Sea soon after takeoff Friday, an embarrassing end to a launch that Pyongyang had infused with national pride during a ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

High school math teachers may not make the grade when it comes to gender bias

Do some high school teachers think math is harder for girls than boys? The authors of a new study say yes.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 22, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New report finds low family income not a major reason for poor student achievement

Family income is associated with student achievement, but careful studies show little causal connection. School factors – teacher quality, school accountability, school choice – have bigger causal impacts than family ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 8

Green schools and students' science scores are related

A nationwide survey shows a positive correlation between Green School practices and student achievement in science. The study was conducted by the University of Colorado Denver's Department of Geography and Environmental ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 4

Sony commercializes TransferJet compatible LSI

Sony today announced the commercialization of "CXD3271GW" LSI, for use in the close proximity wireless transfer technology TransferJet. This LSI realizes a 350Mbps transmission speed and the industry's highest ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Thomas Edison inspires the oscar awards you don't see

Thomas Edison's invention of the first motion picture camera in 1891 inspired scientific and technological advances that he never could have imagined.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Feb 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows family solution to teen troubles

(PhysOrg.com) -- How do you keep at-risk teens off drugs and out of trouble? According to a new University of Georgia study, family can make a difference.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 10

Football team success throws fall grades of non-athletic college males for a loss

(PhysOrg.com) -- College football bowl season is in prime time, and a new report card is in: Male grades drop relative to female grades when their college football team performs well during the regular season.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Dec 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Watches that compute are the next small thing in technology

The watch may be making a comeback - and it will do much more than just tell time.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Study debunks myths about gender and math performance

A major study of recent international data on school mathematics performance casts doubt on some common assumptions about gender and math achievement — in particular, the idea that girls and women have less ability due ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Dec 12, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

NASA prepares for moon tourism

Pack your rockets. The newest national park may be on the moon.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 2

Abused students can return to school and thrive with educator help, researcher finds

A new study from the University of Missouri shows that children who are abused can return to school and do well academically if teachers can help them control their emotions, pay attention to detail and stay motivated.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0