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Examining Demographics in Randomized Controlled Trials of Group-Based Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Safer-Lichtenstein, Jonathan; Hamilton, Jillian C.; McIntyre, Laura Lee – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
We reviewed the demographic reporting practices and diversity of participants in published randomized controlled trial studies of group-based social skills interventions (GSSIs) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 17 studies met inclusionary criteria. Results of this review suggest that the majority of published RCTs…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Randomized Controlled Trials, Intervention
Factors Associated with College STEM Participation of Racially Minoritized Students: A Synthesis of Research
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Bottia, Martha Cecilia; Mickelson, Roslyn Arlin; Jamil, Cayce; Moniz, Kyleigh; Barry, Leanne – Review of Educational Research, 2021
Racially minoritized students in the United States constitute 30% of the U.S. population, but students from these populations represent a smaller proportion of those who earn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate degrees. This disproportionality contributes to race/ethnic income, status, and power inequalities…
Descriptors: Minority Group Students, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, STEM Education
Correlates of Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Reviews
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Sterdt, Elena; Liersch, Sebastian; Walter, Ulla – Health Education Journal, 2014
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify promoting and inhibiting correlates associated with the physical activity (PA) of children and adolescents (aged 3-18). The intention was to demonstrate the complexity of correlates of PA and to determine possible influencing factors. Design: A systematic review of reviews. Methods: Systematic…
Descriptors: Correlation, Physical Activities, Meta Analysis, Children
Homework. Literature Review
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Blazer, Christie – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2009
Although homework is assigned for a variety of academic and non-academic purposes, there is disagreement within the educational community about the value of homework and the amount of homework students should be assigned. This Literature Review summarizes the benefits and drawbacks of homework and examines how much time students should and…
Descriptors: Homework, Teaching Methods, Feedback (Response), Community Information Services
Relationships between High-Stakes Testing Policies and Student Achievement after Controlling for Demographic Factors in Aggregated Data
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Marchant, Gregory J.; Paulson, Sharon E.; Shunk, Adam – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2006
With the mandate of "No Child Left Behind," high-stakes achievement testing is firmly in place in every state. The few studies that have explored the effectiveness of high-stakes testing using NAEP scores have yielded mixed results. This study considered state demographic characteristics for each NAEP testing period in reading, writing,…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Academic Achievement, High Stakes Tests, Standardized Tests
Socioeconomic Status, Parenting, and Child Development.
Bornstein, Marc H., Ed.; Bradley, Robert H., Ed. – 2003
Noting that there is near universal agreement that children from families with higher socioeconomic status (SES) have access to more of the resources needed to support their positive development than do lower SES children, this monograph examines the myriad questions remaining regarding relations among SES, parenting, and child development from a…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Child Rearing, Children