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Effects of Block Scheduling on Academic Achievement among High School Students

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Gruber, Charlotte D.; Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J. – High School Journal, 2001

Although block scheduling has become increasingly popular in the past decade, only a few researchers have investigated its effect on academic achievement. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effects of block scheduling on academic achievement between 115 high school students who received instruction via a 4x4 block schedule and…

Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Academic Achievement, Exit Examinations, High School Students

Economic Understanding: Research Findings among Georgia Students.

Pearce, John F. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1991

Presents results of a study comparing Georgia college students' scores on a test for economic understanding with scores of high school students. Compares scores by university and also by demographic information. Concludes that there is significant advantage in taking economics at the senior grade level in high school. (DK)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Course Selection (Students), Economics Education, Educational Research