(Phys.org)—The time students spend on math and science homework doesn't necessarily mean better grades, but it could lead to better performance on standardized tests, a new study finds.
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Nov 21, 2012
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Teasing and bullying is linked to the dropout rate of students, according to the latest report from the Virginia High School Safety Study, directed by Dewey Cornell, a professor at the University of Virginia's Curry School ...
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Nov 1, 2012
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(Phys.org)—School-age children who participate in structured after-school activities improve their academic achievement, according to a new study from Southern Methodist University, Dallas.
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Oct 8, 2012
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Biologist Karen Burke Da Silva (pictured), who recently returned from a Churchill Fellowship in America, is on a quest to increase Australia's levels of scientific literacy.
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Oct 5, 2012
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Every year, nervous high school juniors and seniors, clutching #2 pencils and armed with hours of test preparation, sit down and take the SAT. At their most basic, these tests focus on verbal, math, and writing ability, and ...
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Sep 13, 2012
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A bonus payment to teachers can improve student academic performance — but only when it is given upfront, on the condition that part of the money must be returned if student performance fails to improve, research at ...
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Aug 8, 2012
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Do some high school teachers think math is harder for girls than boys? The authors of a new study say yes.
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Mar 22, 2012
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Teaching students how to bring courage into their day-to-day school life can improve their learning, performance, and engagement at school.
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Aug 19, 2011
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A Kansas State University professor is helping students improve their confidence and academic performance by creating a map of learning.
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Aug 8, 2011
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Do those who know more also know that they know more? And does a student's confidence level correlate to academic performance? These questions have long inspired researchers in the fields of decisionmaking and education to ...
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Apr 4, 2011
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