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Gulacar, O.; Wu, Arista; Prathikanti, V.; Vernoy, B.; Kim, H.; Bacha, T.; Oentoro, T.; Navarrete-Pleitez, M.; Reedy, K. – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2022
The questions in the practice assignments given to students in the form of worksheets or other formats are often grouped by chapter, topic, or concepts. There is a great emphasis on categorization. Most of the end-of-chapter problems in chemistry textbooks are organized by sections. Although this was done with the intention of helping students…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Chemistry, Problem Solving, Assignments
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Malin, Heather; Liauw, Indrawati; Remington, Kathleen – Journal of Character Education, 2019
Purpose is an important aspect of character development and thriving in adolescence; yet, there is little research explaining how it develops or how contexts such as school can support its development. In this study, 1,304 eighth graders completed a survey that measured purpose as the integration of 2 dimensions-- beyond-the-self life goal…
Descriptors: Personality, Educational Environment, Grade 8, Student Attitudes
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What Works Clearinghouse, 2006
The "Vocabulary Improvement Program for English Language Learners and Their Classmates" ("VIP") is a vocabulary development curriculum for English language learners and native English speakers (grades 4-6). The 15-week program includes 30-45 minute whole class and small group activities, which aim to increase students'…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Grade 5, Reading Assignments, Intervention
Chauncey, Caroline, Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2007
"Harvard Education Letter" is published bimonthly by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This issue of "Harvard Education Letter" contains the following articles: (1) Confronting the Autism Epidemic: New Expectations for Children with Autism Means a New Role for Public Schools (Kate McKenna); (2) Internet Research 101:…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Autism, Internet, Public Schools