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Sung, Hyekyung; Padilla, Amado M.; Silva, Duarte M. – Foreign Language Annals, 2006
This study examines various features of foreign language program offerings at 220 public high schools in California. Foreign language program features were examined in relation to the school's Academic Performance Index (API), the school's socioeconomic status (percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and percentage of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Socioeconomic Status, Second Language Programs, Public Schools
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Hofstein, Avi; Kesner, Miri – International Journal of Science Education, 2006
In this paper, we present the development and implementation over the period of more than 15 years of learning materials focusing on industrial chemistry as the main theme. The work was conducted in the Department of Science Teaching at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. The project's general goal was to teach chemistry concepts in the…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Manufacturing Industry, Science Education, Science Teachers
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Langley, Dorothy; Eylon, Bat-Sheva – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2006
The current study is framed within an ongoing effort of probing students' attitudes and expectations about knowing and learning physics, which has driven several investigations during the past decade. The questionnaire we developed focuses on physics students' views regarding a variety of specific learning activities, which are presented by title…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Student Attitudes, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies
Lee, Lung-Sheng Steven; Huang, Bo-Shiang Bert – Online Submission, 2003
In Taiwan, technological and vocational education (TVE) is primarily offered in vocational high schools (VHS's), career programs in comprehensive high schools (CHSs), junior colleges of technology (JCTs), colleges of technology (CTs), and universities of technology (UTs), which prepare practical technical and managerial personnel for industry and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Vocational High Schools, High Schools, Educational Change
Council for American Private Education, 2005
This document presents the May 2005 issue of the Council for American Private Education's (CAPE's) monthly newsletter, "Outlook." Articles in this issue include: (1) Government Report Profiles U.S. High School Sophomores; (2) Private Schools Value Federal Programs; (3) Pennsylvania Teacher Tapped for Hall of Fame; (4) DC Scholarship…
Descriptors: High Schools, Private Schools, Federal Programs, High School Students
Ashby, Nicole, Ed. – US Department of Education, 2005
This issue includes the following Articles: (1) "Spellings Says Nation's Academic Progress Due to "New Equation." On Jan. 31, 2005, Margaret Spellings was sworn in as the eighth secretary of education. Across the nation, test scores in Reading and Math are rising, with disadvantaged and minority students leading the way. After long decades, the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Academic Achievement, Educational Improvement, Disadvantaged Youth
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2004
Each month, "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This October 2004 issue includes the following:…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities Design
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Mupinga, Davison M. – Clearing House, 2005
Over the years, instruction has shifted from the traditional face-to-face delivery to instruction that is done from a distance. Distance education is instruction that occurs when the instructor and student are separated by distance, time, or both (WCET 2004). Some common technologies used in distance education are videotape, broadcast television,…
Descriptors: High Schools, Educational Television, Educational Technology, Online Courses
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Field, Dennis W. – Journal of Vocational Education Research, 2003
This investigation compares applied technology skill levels of high school students enrolled in various applied and comparable traditional courses, particularly Principles of Technology and physics courses respectively. Outcomes from ACT's Applied Technology Work Keys[R] assessment test were used as a measure of applied technology skill levels.…
Descriptors: Technological Literacy, High School Students, Physics, Models
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Mason, Diana S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2004
The history of the computer usage in high school laboratories is discussed. Students learned scientific methods by acknowledging measurement errors, using significant digits, questioning their own results, and without doubts, they benefited from applying skill learned in mathematics classes.
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Science Laboratories, History, High School Students
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Hasselbring, Ted S.; Goin, Laura I. – Reading and Writing Quarterly, 2004
In this article, we describe the development of a technology-based intervention program for older struggling readers. Developed over several years, this program was based on a theoretical understanding of reading acquisition. In addition, it capitalized on pedagogical principles that can be enhanced through the use of integrated media. The end…
Descriptors: Reading Skills, Reading Difficulties, Literacy Education, Reading Instruction
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Gordon, Sheldon P. – International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 2004
Courses below calculus need to be refocused to emphasise conceptual understanding and realistic applications via mathematical modelling rather than an overarching focus on developing algebraic skills that may be needed for calculus. Without understanding the concepts, students will not be able to transfer the mathematics to new situations or to…
Descriptors: Calculus, Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts
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Daniel, Annie J. – Journal of Technology Studies, 2005
If the current trend continues, the use of computer technologies and the Internet will increase for teaching and education. It is urgent that researchers study computer and Internet deviance. The purpose of this study was to explore middle and high school students' perceptions of deviant behavior when using computers and the Internet. The target…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Internet, Secondary School Students, Student Behavior
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Kerski, Joseph J. – Journal of Geography, 2003
Geographic information systems (GIS) technology and methods have transformed decision-making in society by bringing geographic analysis to the desktop computer. Although some educators consider GIS to be a promising means for implementing reform, it has been adopted by less than 2 percent of American high schools. The reasons behind the interest…
Descriptors: High Schools, Geography, Information Systems, Computer Uses in Education
Slavin, Robert E.; Lake, Cynthia; Groff, Cynthia – Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education, 2008
This article reviews research on the achievement outcomes of mathematics programs for middle and high schools. Study inclusion requirements included use of a randomized or matched control group, a study duration of at least twelve weeks, and equality at pretest. There were 102 qualifying studies, 28 of which used random assignment to treatments.…
Descriptors: Evidence, Cooperative Learning, Effect Size, Control Groups
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