The Numbers Game: What Eighth Graders Study--And How Much of It They Do.

Thomas, Jeffrey

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ERIC Number: EJ429245

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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The Numbers Game: What Eighth Graders Study--And How Much of It They Do.

Thomas, Jeffrey

Humanities, v11 n6 p9-10 Nov-Dec 1990

Presents data from the National Education Longitudinal Study (1988) concerning attitudes and academic experiences of eighth graders. Includes academic requirements for different geographic regions; number of hours spent watching television and recreational reading; emphasis given to English topics; time spent on English and social studies homework; and literary genres in assignments. (NL)

Descriptors: Course Content, Course Selection (Students), Curriculum, Educational Research, English Instruction, Grade 8, Humanities, National Surveys, Reading Habits, Recreational Reading, Required Courses, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Statistical Analysis, Study Habits, Television Viewing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Numerical/Quantitative Data

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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