An investigation of spelling proficiency at the grade four level (N=174) revealed (1) pronounced gender differences favoring females, (2) program differences for two grade four spelling programs, (3) standardized test differences, (4) psychometric inconsistencies between grade equivalent and standard scores, and (5) a distinct error pattern for…

Investigated the effects of group therapy on latency-age children lacking social skills. Found that experimental boys were more realistic about their friendship relationships after treatment than were control group boys. Girls' perceptions were significantly correlated at the end of treatment, whether they were experimental or control subjects.…

This study examined gender differences in attitudes toward academic subjects in 2,089 gifted students in grades 3 through 6. Observed gender differences were consistent with those found in research with older students. Grade level differences suggest that attitudes toward several academic areas become more negative with age. Attitudes were not…

Alternative classifications commonly used by children aged 12, 14, and 15 are presented. Why children use such alternatives is discussed. Age- and gender-related trends in performance on classification tasks is examined. Children's attitudes to classification and their perceptions of its usefulness in school and everyday contexts are reviewed. (KR)

This research attempts to establish the level of success of environmental education at the primary level in Thrace, Greece. Questionnaires were completed by students (n=620) from the upper 3 grades of primary schools. The findings illustrate the success of the project as well as the general characteristics of environmental education as they have…

Argues that previous research overlooks the structural and organizational factors that affect sex differences in the mathematics achievement of school children. Examines, in particular, the effect of ability grouping. Concludes that sex is a factor in the assignment of students to ability groups and that males are more likely than females to be…

Third to sixth graders (n=508) completed the Children's Disturbingness Scale. Findings indicated significant multivariate differences for gender and age, with girls and younger students more disturbed by virtually all categories of behaviors. Implications for inclusion are discussed. (Author/DB)

WISC-III IQs and subtest scaled scores of 440 students with specific learning disabilities were examined for gender differences. Boys exhibited statistically higher Full Scale, Verbal, and Performance IQs than did girls, as well as higher scores on six of seven subtests. Girls outperformed boys only on the Coding subtest. (Author/CR)

A study was conducted to determine the stability of the effect of sex-typed reading material on the reading interests and comprehension of fifth grade boys and girls. It involved a direct replication of a 1967 study so that a comparison of data from the 312 subjects of that study could be made with the data from 374 subjects of 1979. Reading…

Fifty gifted children (age 10) were matched with 50 pupils of average intelligence on gender and socioeconomic status. Data on personality and socioemotional behavior from three sources (children, parents, and teachers) did not reveal even one gender-by-giftedness interaction. (JDD)

Reveals (1) some sex differences in children's reading preferences, but indicates some overlap; (2) that minority and nonminority children differed to some extent in their preferences, but had more similarities than differences; and (3) that children's reading interests have changed little in two decades. (FL)

A study in German schools found that sex of teacher had no effect on either boys' or girls' reading achievement. (MKM)

Effects of two feedback conditions--comment and no comment--on the motivation of sixth grade students to continue with computer assisted instruction (CAI) were investigated, and results for boys and for girls were compared. Subjects were 62 students--29 boys and 33 girls--from a suburban elementary school who were randomly assigned to the comment…

Reports the findings of a study that replicated work done in the early 1970s concerning the media preferences and reading interests of intermediate grade children. Shows that the reading interests of boys remained much the same, with those of girls changing. Both groups continued to prefer television over print media. (FL)

A field experiment was conducted to test whether attitudinal changes during a live animal program could be attributed to the interpreter. Results provided no support for "matching" the interpreter with his or her audience. Program development, especially with females, is discussed. (LZ)