Of 26,246 high school seniors surveyed, 514 identified themselves as having hearing problems. Data were compared to those of their normally hearing peers regarding demographic characteristics, academic achievement, and motivation. Black students were underrepresented among mainstreamed Ss and hearing-impaired subgroup's scores on academic…

When spatial ability was regressed on a measure of general intelligence in a large national sample of 12th graders, a bimodal distribution of spatial ability was found among low scoring students, suggesting two qualitatively different types of individuals. Characteristics of these students are discussed, and an organic impairment is suggested as…

Traces the history of vocationalism in education and differentiates between competency-based education and training and the Key Competencies. Highlights recent developments in mathematics for the vocational education and training sector. Addresses the concept of vocationalism in schools and some issues associated with the implementation of…

Summer book groups enhance and sustain student literacy behaviors over the break, making available an enjoyable social forum for critical-thinking and critical-reading practices to occur naturally. Significantly, the book groups grant faculty and students an informal space to connect meaningfully through reflective discussion of texts. Because…

The U.S. Department of Education predicts that more than 2.2 million teaching positions in kindergarten through 12th grade will need to be filled over the next 10 years. Given the demand for classroom teachers, 48 states and the District of Columbia have created alternate route (AR) teaching certification programs to recruit individuals who have…

"The Condition of Education 2017" is a congressionally mandated annual report summarizing the latest data on education in the United States. This report is designed to help policymakers and the public monitor educational progress. This year's report includes 50 indicators on topics ranging from prekindergarten through postsecondary…

Researchers are unsure whether the superior academic achievement of Asian Americans results from the degree of acculturation to the dominant group, or from distinct cultural values and socialization. This paper examines the relationship between Asian American achievement and their socioeconomic status, attitudes, and ethnicity. (Author/GC)

Offers a lesson which is designed to help twelfth grade American Government students understand the process and dilemmas of congressional reapportionment or redistricting. Includes objectives, teaching procedures and a map of an imaginary state showing districts and their populations. (JDH)

Introduces students in grades 10-12 to photo-realism and the work of Ralph Goings. Observing the work "Collins Diner," students discover the elements of photo-realist work and how it differs from other art movements. Includes instructional strategies, student activities, and background information on the movement and the artist. (GEA)

Presents a lesson which will help high school students identify the specific parts of the U.S. Constitution, recognize the way the Founding Fathers dealt with the problems of government, and evaluate how the document works 200 years later. Includes an in-depth worksheet for analyzing the document and two sets of constitutional problems to be used…

A survey of the scientific literacy of selected high-school leavers at the secondary/tertiary educational interface in South Africa revealed that taking Physical Science in grade 12, in contrast to Biology, plays a more significant role in the achievement of scientific literacy by these students. An explanation for this result was sought by…

This social studies resource is designed for French-speaking high school students who have need for definitions of widely used terms relating to social studies. Divided into four sections, the first section presents a term, the gender of the French term, a related term, the definition, a sentence using the word, and the English equivalent. The…

Three models (threshold, identification/commitment, social inequality gap reduction) were used to examine effects of extracurricular activities on 12th-grade and postsecondary outcomes. As the identification/commitment model predicted, school-based extracurricular activities were more beneficial than out-of-school activities. Consistent with the…

Discusses controversies concerning the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), in a conversation between National Endowment for the Humanities president, Lynne V. Cheney, and College Board president, Donald Stewart. The discussion centered around (1) the SAT as a predictor of college performance; (2) uses of achievement tests; and (3) education in…

Discusses the benefits of creating a resume in high school. Resume writing can be a sort of kick start into the world of postsecondary endeavors and the world of work. Resumes have been used with college admission applications, scholarship applications, job applications, and any other award or honor opportunity. (JBJ)