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Blackwell, Maree Macon; Kegley, Florence A. – 1976
This paper examines the anticipated advantages and disadvantages of a proposed trimester plan for a Birmingham (Alabama) high school. The proposed plan would maintain the usual length school year, simply dividing it into three "mesters", rather than the traditional two. The Birmingham trimester plan also would lengthen each class period…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Experimental Programs, Extended School Day, Program Descriptions
Blackwell, Maree Macon; Kegley, Florence A. – 1977
This report evaluates an experimental trimester plan adopted by a Birmingham (Alabama) high school during the 1976-77 school year. The Birmingham trimester plan maintained the usual length school year, simply dividing it into three "mesters," rather than the traditional two. The plan also lengthened each class period to 85 minutes, so…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Experimental Programs, Extended School Day, Program Evaluation