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Bozack, Amanda – High School Journal, 2011
This study of adolescent boys' literacy builds on motivation theory and uses the Motivations for Reading Questionnaire (Wigfield, Guthrie, & McGough, 1996) as a foundation. Survey and achievement data were collected from 330 students and eight teachers at a Catholic, all-boys high-school. Results suggest that the motivational constructs…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Measures (Individuals), Males, Student Motivation
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Hoffman, Louise E. – New England Journal of History, 1994
Reports on the rationale and processes behind the composition and evaluation of the Advanced Placement European History examination, focusing special attention on changes introduced in 1994. Discusses reasons for adding an additional thematic essay for the 1994 test. (CFR)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Content Area Writing, Educational Change, Essay Tests