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A World of Differences. An International Assessment of Mathematics and Science.
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Lapointe, Archie E.; And Others – 1989
In February, 1988, random samples of students from five countries (Ireland, Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec) were given an assessment of mathematics and science achievement, and a questionnaire. This document summarizes the results of these…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Comparative Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Reducing the Risk of Drug Involvement among Early Adolescents: An Evaluation of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE).
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Harmon, Michele Alicia – Evaluation Review, 1993
DARE's effectiveness in Charleston County (South Carolina) was studied by comparing 341 DARE to 367 non-DARE fifth-grade students. DARE teaches students to recognize and resist social pressures to use drugs. DARE has positive impacts on anti-substance abuse attitudes, assertiveness, positive peer association, association with drug-using peers, and…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Comparative Testing, Drinking, Drug Abuse
TRAD or CAD? A Comparison.
Resetarits, Paul J. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Studies whether traditional drafting equipment (TRAD) or computer aided drafting equipment (CAD) is more effective. Proposes that students using only CAD can learn principles of drafting as well as students using only TRAD. Reports no significant difference either on achievement or attitude. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Comparative Testing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics