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Peer reviewedWalberg, Herbert J.; Tsai, Shiow-Ling – Educational Research Quarterly, 1983
The science achievement scores of 1,284 adults on a test of science knowledge were regressed on three composite independent variables: motivation, and prior and current educative experiences. Early educative experience predicts current activities of motivation; all three factors contribute to the prediction of achievement. (Author/LC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Background, Educational Experience, Knowledge Level
Download full textNiemi, Richard G.; Junn, Jane – 1993
This document reports the results of a study of the extent to which civics education and other factors contribute to student political knowledge. In particular, the research focused on how much the civics curriculum, student background, demographics, home environment, and individual student achievement affect 12th graders' awareness of government…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Citizenship Education, Civics, Classroom Research
