New research helps explain why girls do better in school
(Phys.org)—Why do girls get better grades in elementary school than boys—even when they perform worse on standardized tests?
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Jan 2, 2013
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News tagged with test scores
Are elementary school start times too early for young children?
It's rarely easy to get a child out of bed, dressed, fed and off to school, especially when it's still dark outside. Schoolchildren everywhere (their parents too, if they are being honest) groan for "just a little longer" ...
Social Sciences
Aug 26, 2014
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Study links brain anatomy, academic achievement, and family income
Many years of research have shown that for students from lower-income families, standardized test scores and other measures of academic success tend to lag behind those of wealthier students.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2015
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Most people think playing chess makes you 'smarter', but the evidence isn't clear on that
Chess has long been an important part of school culture. Many people believe chess has a range of cognitive benefits including improved memory, IQ, problem solving skills and concentration.
Education
Jul 11, 2019
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Teaching, not testing makes better students
Teaching is more than just assembling a series of best practices that are expected to lead students to perfect standardized test scores.
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2016
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New statistical model improves the predictive power of standardized test scores
A standout essay, high grade point average and stellar standardized test scores are sometimes not enough for college admissions.
Mathematics
Nov 19, 2019
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Study refutes theory linking cognition, genes and income
Researchers have cast doubt on a widely-held belief that connects family income with cognitive development, according to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2017
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Students' test scores tell us more about the community they live in than what they know
Every year, policymakers across the U.S. make life-changing decisions based on the results of standardized tests.
Social Sciences
Jul 6, 2017
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3 ways to study better, according to cognitive research
Whether you are a student or the parent of one contending with coronavirus school closures, this year "back to school" means studying under some unusual circumstances.
Education
Aug 11, 2020
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Researchers demonstrate how to measure student attention during remote learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has made home offices, virtual meetings and remote learning the norm, and it is likely here to stay. But are people paying attention in online meetings? Are students paying attention in virtual classrooms? ...
Education
Jan 29, 2021
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