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Berliner, David; Casanova, Ursula – Instructor, 1987
A recent study comparing Asian and American students identified three factors that contribute to superior performance of elementary school children. These are: (1) amount of class time devoted to academics and direct instruction; (2) parent support of academic activities; and (3) student effort. The study and its findings are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Parent Influence