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Response Covariation: The Relationship between Correct Academic Responding and Problem Behavior.
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Lalli, Joseph S.; Kates, Kelly; Casey, Sean D. – Behavior Modification, 1999
Examines the relationship between the accuracy of academic responding and aggression for two boys with mild retardation. Aggression was highest during spelling instruction; an evaluation showed aggression was escape maintained. Changes in teaching formats resulted in increased posttest scores. Data showed that the rates of problem behavior…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aggression, Behavior Problems, Elementary Education
Teaching Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies to Elementary School Students.
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Beidel, Deborah C.; Turner, Samuel M.; Taylor-Ferreira, Jill C. – Behavior Modification, 1999
Presents and evaluates a pilot program to reduce test anxiety and related social-evaluative concerns. The Testbusters program teaches effective study habits, study skills, and test-taking strategies for children in grades 4 through 7. Results indicate that Testbusters decreased general levels of test anxiety and improved overall grade point…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Elementary School Students, Intermediate Grades
Efficacy of a School-Based Treatment Program for Middle School Youth With ADHD: Pilot Data
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Evans, Steven W.; Axelrod, Jennifer; Langberg, Joshua M. – Behavior Modification, 2004
The effects of a set of behavioral and educational interventions provided in a middle-school-based mental health program on the behavior and academic performance of 7 students diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were studied. The treatments included educational, social skills and family interventions designed to target…
Descriptors: Health Programs, Mental Health, Hyperactivity, Program Effectiveness