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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
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Academic Achievement in Effective Schools
Basque, Marc; Bouchamma, Yamina
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v59 n3 p503-519 Fall 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify predictors of achievement in mathematics in elementary schools in New Brunswick (Canada). Data Collection: Both teachers and school leaders (N = 111) completed a questionnaire on their practices and on school functioning. Findings: Multiple regression analyses revealed that the students' achievement in mathematics was determined by prior achievement, urban school attendance, and teaching quality. Implications: To counter the socioeconomic constraints on achievement in mathematics, taking a closer look at teaching quality represents a promising research area. The implications of this study on education policies and research are discussed.
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Effective Schools Research, Predictor Variables, Elementary School Mathematics, Questionnaires, Elementary School Teachers, Principals, Educational Practices, Regression (Statistics), Mathematics Achievement, Attendance, Instructional Effectiveness, School Effectiveness, Rural Urban Differences, Foreign Countries
University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. 845 Education Centre South, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel: 780-492-7941; Fax: 780-492-0236; Web site: http://ajer.synergiesprairies.ca
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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