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Brown, Byron, W.; Saks, Daniel H. – American Journal of Education, 1986
Examines whether learning rates vary across students, teachers, and subject matter as a function of instructional time. Offers a model of the relationship between time and learning. Discovers that the varying positive effects of instructional time on reading and mathematics achievement depend on teachers' and students' initial ability. (ETS)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Classroom Research, Learning, Mathematics Achievement
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Donald, Janet Gail – Canadian Journal of Education, 1991
Measures of learning appropriate to museums are explored, including the following: (1) time on task; (2) knowledge gain; (3) thinking and problem solving; (4) motivation; and (5) creativity or intellectual provocation. Museums promote different kinds of learning, but all are interested in knowledge gain and thinking. (SLD)
Descriptors: Creativity, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level
Mazzarella, Jo Ann – Principal, 1984
State-of-the-art review suggests extending time in school will increase achievement only modestly--and at great expense. (Author/DCS)
Descriptors: Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended School Day, Extended School Year