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Direct linkHoffman, Lynn M.; Nottis, Katharyn E. K. – NASSP Bulletin, 2008
This mixed-methods study examines young adolescents' perceptions of strategies implemented before a state-mandated "high-stakes" test. Survey results for Grade 8 students (N = 215) are analyzed by sex, academic group, and preparation team. Letters to the principal are reviewed for convergence and additional themes. Although students were most…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, High Stakes Tests
Harris, Sandra; Petrie, Garth – NASSP Bulletin, 2002
This study describes the bullying behaviors reported by 198 students in grade 8 in two middle schools in the same southern city. Of the students, 92% reported observing some type of bullying at their school at least "sometimes." Nearly one half of the students did not tell anyone when they were bullied. Those who did report bullying were most…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Bullying, Grade 8, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedKlein, Leon – NASSP Bulletin, 1980
A survey to determine the feelings of sudents attending a new middle school showed a decline in motivation among eighth graders. A majority of parents agreed that school discipline should be stricter. (LD)
Descriptors: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Intermediate Grades
Flynn, Leslie; Lawrenz, Frances; Schultz, Matthew J. – NASSP Bulletin, 2005
This study investigates differences in eighth-grade mathematics students' engagement in standards-based curriculum and instruction practices between block and traditional-schedule schools. Survey data were gathered from 156 middle level mathematics teachers to access the use of standards-based curriculum and instruction practices in their…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Mathematics Instruction, Grade 8, Comparative Analysis
