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The Perceptions of Math and Math Education in "Midville," Illinois
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Lucas, David M.; Fugitt, Jamie – Rural Educator, 2009
By means of a qualitative research method known as folknography, a concerted effort was made to discern perceptions of math and math education in the rural Midwest. A community that will be referred to as Midville, located in the state of Illinois, was chosen as the target population for this study. The community and surrounding region stands over…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Mathematics Education, Scientific Attitudes, Rural Areas
School Improvement Change Grant Community Survey, Final Report. A Report to Toluca Community Unit School District #2, El Paso Community Unit School District #375, Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District #21, Minonk-Dana-Rutland Community Unit School District #108, and Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District #60.
O'Connell, Patricia A.; And Others – 1991
This report presents the results of a collaborative study undertaken by five rural, unit school districts in Illinois to provide data to be used in planning for school improvement. Information was gathered from on-site visits by teams of constituents from other districts and through a survey of perceptions of local community persons regarding…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Surveys, Educational Change, Educational Cooperation
A JUNIOR COLLEGE PROPOSAL FOR BOONE AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES, JOINT REPORT OF THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS JUNIOR COLLEGE COMMITTEE AND NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY.
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SECHLER, ROBERT – 1964
A PRELIMINARY STEP IN THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, WAS THE COMPLETION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY IN THE COMMUNITIES TO BE SERVED BY THE COLLEGE. THE REPORT WAS PREPARED IN 10 PARTS--(1) GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JUNIOR COLLEGES, (2) AREA POPULATION AND ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS, (3) HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND…
Descriptors: College Planning, Community Attitudes, Community Colleges, Community Study
Citizen Attitudes Toward Public Education in Arcola, Illinois.
Kozoll, Charles E.; And Others – 1977
Information about how Arcola citizens felt about their public education system was obtained through phone interviews with 271 adults. Arcola was chosen because its small population (2,600 residents), its concern for the quality of education, and its economic base (farming) made it typical of a rural community in central and southern Illinois.…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Attitudes, Community Surveys, Curriculum
Logan County's Needs and Opportunities: An Evaluation by Residents. Illinois Agricultural Economics Staff Paper No. 81 S-20.
van Es, J. C.; Schneider, Judy B. – 1981
The Logan County (Illinois) Community Resource Development Council, assisted by sociologists and graduate students from the University of Illinois, designed an attitudinal survey which was administered to a random sample of 700 Logan County adults to ascertain the support of the residents for Council activities and to learn from the residents what…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Measures, Community Attitudes, Community Satisfaction