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Maher, Carolyn A.; De Stefano, Frank V. – 1983
The study examined whether embedding the linear equations and ratio and proportion strategies used to solve percent problems in the higher-order structures of proportional logic and group properties would aid achievement. Thus, it examined the interaction in differences in understanding fundamental structures in mathematics, and instruction…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Grade 8
Stafford, Alva R. – 1981
This curriculum guide is designed for use with the Charles E. Merrill textbook "Focus on Earth Science" and with the laboratory manual, teaching guide, and student review and reinforcement guide which accompany the textbook. Suggested time allotment, major concepts, instructional objectives, assessment items, available materials (such as…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Guides, Earth Science
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Smrokowski, Linda – Learning Languages, 2005
Although she is now teaching Spanish in a new school full time, Linda Smrokowski, spent 9 years teaching in a once-per-week second language program. Because many once- or twice-per-week programs still exist, she shares strategies for writing and implementing detailed lesson plans that worked for her while she was teaching in a once-per-week…
Descriptors: Lesson Plans, Spanish, Second Language Programs, Second Language Instruction
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Karp, Alexander – For the Learning of Mathematics, 2004
Research conducted during the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and later (Stigler et al. 1999; Stigler and Hiebert 1999) undertook a thorough analysis of lessons in the United States, Japan, and Germany. This article focuses on certain aspects of mathematics lessons in Russia. Specifically, the attempt is made to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, Lesson Plans, Teaching Methods
Williams, Charles Fenton – 1967
The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate curricular material concepts for junior high school science teachers. The vehicle chosen was the evolutionary development of physiological concepts relating to blood circulation and kidney function in man from the prehistoric period to the present. This material was produced as a teacher…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Concept Formation, Doctoral Dissertations
Werdelin, I. – 1966
Three samples of 58 subjects each, selected from the students of seven eighth grade classes and matched with respect to scholastic achievement, program of study, and sex, were taught a foreign alphabet (Arabic) differently. Sample A was told the principles of the alphabet and applied it to examples; Sample B was given most examples first, then…
Descriptors: Alphabets, Arabic, Deduction, Discovery Learning
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Nichols, Shirley – Maryland English Journal, 1970
To motivate slow learners and discipline-problem pupils to improve their writing skills, a reinforcement program was developed in Baltimore, Maryland, modeled on an earlier program which created a school environment operated like the business world. Upon successful completion of assigned tasks, the experimental group, 24 eighth graders, were given…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Grade 8, Learning Motivation
Sherwood, Dolly – Media and Methods, 1975
A trunkful of articles representative of local and regional history forms the basis for the exploration of historical issues.
Descriptors: American History, Games, Grade 8, History Instruction
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Baumann, James F.; Koch, Kathryn A. – Reading World, 1985
Presents a case study of an eighth-grade girl who received one year of nontraditional remedial reading instruction in which she was treated more like a good reader than a disabled one. Reports that the program produced a moderate improvement in reading ability. (FL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 8
Traberman, Tama – Computing Teacher, 1983
An eighth-grade social studies teacher utilizes the microcomputer to teach abstract and complex social studies. Students learn to enter, store, and access data and to format numerical data. They also learn to upgrade, form tables, and display symbols. Enthusiasm runs high while students learn social studies and microcomputer use. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Geographic Concepts, Grade 8
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Rowell, Jack A.; Dawson, Chris J. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1984
Investigated the efficacy of an instructional program designed to induce students to construct a mental scheme in which experimental design and natural experiments are understood as facets of the same problems and which incorporates a general solution procedure applicable to both. Results show a highly significant posttest achievement by the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Grade 8, Problem Solving
Mitchell, Julia H.; Hawkins, Evelyn F.; Jakwerth, Pamela M.; Stancavage, Frances B.; Dossey, John A. – 1999
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is mandated by the United States Congress to survey the educational accomplishments of U.S. students and monitor changes in those accomplishments. For more than 25 years, NAEP has assessed the educational achievement of 4th-, 8th-, and 12th-grade students in selected subject areas, making it…
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 12, Grade 4
Wolf, Sara Elizabeth; Brush, Thomas – 2000
The purpose of this research study was to determine whether a specific information problem-solving skills model was an effective metacognitive scaffold for students solving information-based problems. Specifically, 35 eighth grade students in two intact classes were asked to write newspaper articles that summarized the events surrounding the Selma…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Grade 8, Information Skills, Junior High School Students
Dougherty, Barbara J. – 2002
This book introduces journal-writing prompts in mathematics for grades 7-8. Content prompts, attitudinal or affective prompts, and process prompts are presented. Each of the content prompts relates or connects topics within and outside of mathematics, targeting important or meaningful concepts and skills. The content prompts also provide…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Concept Formation, Educational Change, Grade 7
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Stevens, Dorothy Jo – Journal of Teacher Education, 1982
A study investigated the efficacy of a model for training teacher education students in a mathematics methods class. Findings indicated that the model was valid for the settings in which it was applied. Although improvement was expected to occur in the achievement of pupils who were taught using materials prepared in the methods class, no…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Grade 8, Higher Education, Methods Courses
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