Past studies of the relation between teacher-student relationship (TSR) and students' academic achievement (SAA) yielded mixed results, so this study determined the overall link between TSR and SAA, along with their moderators. This three-level meta-analysis of 90 independent effect sizes in 74 empirical studies of 233,961 students showed an…

This study employs a single framework for investigating both environmental journalistic texts published on news websites, and science teachers' choices of such texts for their teaching. We analyzed 188 environmental items published during 2 months in seven news websites to determine popularity of topics. Then, 64 science junior high school…

In order to analyse whether or not the characteristic of scientific inquiry activities of textbooks in China satisfy the requirements of China's new curriculum reforms, content analysis method was adopted to analyze scientific inquiry activities in junior middle school physical textbooks (grade 8) of five editions authorized by the Chinese…

Many school districts and states have long encouraged teachers to pursue graduate education. Teachers are frequently permitted to use graduate credits for recertification (Hill, 2007), and teachers with graduate degrees generally earn a higher salary or receive an annual stipend (Miller & Roza, 2012). Advocates have argued that graduate…

This study aimed to investigate the teachers' perception toward the implementation of cooperative learning in the classroom. The research applied a qualitative phenomenological design that used a purposeful sample of six teachers at Junior High School Classrooms in Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia. Data collected via in-depth interviews, participant…

Aligning curriculum change and assessment reforms has been a topic of great concern in Namibia for over the past 23 years. This is because during the pre-colonial period and continuing in post-independence Namibia, national examinations have been used mainly for the certification and selection of learners at Junior and Senior secondary school…

Evaluates the buffering effect of cumulative protection on adolescent alcohol use in the presence of high and moderate cumulative risk. Students with high scores on the cumulative risk factor index engaged in more alcohol use compared to those with low scores; those with high scores on the cumulative protective factor index engaged in less alcohol…

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between the Cognitive Assessment System (CAS) and writing achievement in junior high students (aged 11-15 years) with and without written expression disabilities. Ninety-six students with (n=48) and without (n=48) written expression disabilities were administered the Das-Naglieri:…

Discusses a study undertaken to compare attitudes among children who became middle school pupils in their own junior school building and children who made the transition to a comprehensive school. Findings indicated that students moving to a comprehensive school were more likely to experience problems. (DB)

Reviews the D48, a nonverbal analogies test used as a measure of general intelligence. Results of a study with 126 Mexican American and 139 Anglo American 7th graders show the D48 to be reliable, free of slope or intercept bias, a valid indicator of performance on Stanford Achievement subtests, and significantly correlated with both achievement…

Individual characteristics and peer group membership type in 7th grade was examined in relation to school dropout. Peer group type was characterized according to the proportion of group members who were high on teacher-rated aggression and popularity. Both aggressive and popular group types were linked to dropping out. (Contains 43 references and…

Following a review of research on hemispheric brain functioning, the authors discuss six program characteristics that can make industrial arts more responsive to the needs of junior high/middle school students: experiential, self-concept clarification, community orientation, interdisciplinary, exploratory, and responsive. (SK)

Discusses how sexual abuse impinges on the developmental issues of early adolescence. Symptoms of sexual abuse in young people are listed, and ways in which school counselors can be helpful are described. (CH)

This paper discusses the development of junior high schools in Alberta, including history, comparison with senior high schools, and program development. It also discusses stages of adolescence and teacher preparation for work with junior high students. (LD)

Middle school and junior high school students are caught "in between" in terms of their emotional, physical, psychological, and educational development. Paradoxically, with so many common problems, these students need to be treated as special and unique--as individuals. (RL)