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Sample Mcmeeking, Laura B.; Cobb, R. Brian; Basile, Carole – Evaluation & Research in Education, 2010
This paper introduces a variation on the post-test only cohort control design and addresses questions concerning both the methodological credibility and the practical utility of employing this design variation in evaluations of large-scale complex professional development programmes in mathematics education. The original design and design…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Mathematics Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Mathematics Achievement
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Albiero, Paolo; Matricardi, Giada; Speltri, Daniela; Toso, Diana – Journal of Adolescence, 2009
The present study examined the validity of the Basic Empathy Scale (BES) [Jolliffe, D., & Farrington, D. P. (2006a). Development and validation of the Basic Empathy Scale. "Journal of Adolescence," 29, 589-611; Jolliffe, D., & Farrington, D. P. (2006b). Examining the relationship between low empathy and bullying. "Aggressive…
Descriptors: Prosocial Behavior, Aggression, Factor Structure, Adolescents
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Osburn, Monica Z.; Stegman, Charles; Suitt, Laura D.; Ritter, Gary – Journal of Educational Research & Policy Studies, 2004
Questions regarding the value of standardized testing have been raised by community and school leaders, as well as parents and members of the media. Some have expressed concern that children today are placed under such pressure to perform well on standardized tests that the anxiety adversely affects performance outcomes. This study examined the…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Standardized Tests, Program Effectiveness, Academic Achievement