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Los Angeles Unified School District, CA. Research and Evaluation Branch. – 1985
This report provides information on the number and percentage of students retained in grade during the 1982-83 school term in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Data were analyzed from reports filed by all principals and from the LAUSD Racial and Ethnic Survey, Fall 1982. Children's centers, adult schools, occupational centers, and…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Age Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade Repetition
Joubert, Lionel; Weisbender, Leo – 1985
This report provides information on the number and percentage of students retained in grade during the 1983-84 school term in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Data were analyzed from reports filed by all principals and from the LAUSD Racial and Ethnic Survey, Fall 1983. Children's centers, adult schools, occupational centers, and…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Age Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade Repetition
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Tashakkori, Abbas – Journal of Social Psychology, 1993
Reports on a study of 305 African American and 338 white middle school students to determine whether self-beliefs underlying self-esteem are different across ethnic and gender boundaries. Finds that academic self-beliefs, as opposed to nonacademic self-beliefs were not strong predictors of self-esteem among any of the groups. (ACM)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Females
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Hirst, Keith – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1999
Discusses mature students in the single subject area of mathematics in a single institution and makes comparisons with traditional universities. Reviews some features of the age distribution, entry qualifications, degree-class distribution, non-completion rates and gender distribution. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Age Differences, College Students, Higher Education
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Riggs, Richard S.; Noland, Melody Powers – Journal of School Health, 1984
Disadvantaged Black adolescents were surveyed regarding health knowledge, health locus of control, and health practices. Significant differences were found for scores on the health knowledge test due to sex, age, and health locus of control. Implications for health and nurse educators are discussed. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Blacks, Economically Disadvantaged
Singer, Sandra M. – 1984
These demonstrations stress individual differences, a concept becoming increasingly important in psychological research. Intended for use in undergraduate psychology courses, four demonstrations that illustrate common examples of human variation are described. The demonstrations deal with the following individual differences: taste blindness,…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Educational Experiments, Genetics, Higher Education
Beeson, Betty Spillers; Williams, R. Ann – 1983
To investigate sex-stereotyping associated with computer use, a study was made of effects of gender and age on preschool children's involvement with computers during a school period allowing children to choose from among five alternative activities. A group of 16 boys and 16 girls was divided by age, with the resulting categories consisting of 17…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childhood Interests, Computer Uses in Education, Preschool Children
Wardle, Francis – 1988
Child caregivers should not answer children's questions in ways that enable children to create stereotypical categories. Because children are aware of differences among the peers and the adults they encounter, children's questions must be answered accurately and in a developmentally appropriate way. When questions about individual difference…
Descriptors: Childrens Rights, Concept Formation, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
McGowan, Meredith; And Others – 1994
Because diversity is a fact of life in our rapidly changing, complex, and interdependent world, appreciating diversity is essential. This resource goes beyond teaching tolerance and understanding of diversity. It gives educators the tools for teaching children to value the differences between people. Using literature as a springboard, educators…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Cultural Activities
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Rakow, Steven J. – Science and Children, 1984
Presents results of a study which examined science achievement, attitudes, sex differences, and racial differences among nine-year-olds. Also compares these results to those from three previous National Assessment of Educational Progress studies. Implications for elementary school science instruction are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Racial Differences
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Wood, Robert W.; And Others – Rural Educator, 1989
Reports results of a study of writing skills of students, grades four through six. Reports school district size, sex, and grade level significantly affect writing skills, with girls writing better than boys and older students writing better than younger students, but effect of district size was inconsistent across grade levels. (DHP)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Analysis of Variance, Elementary School Students, Intermediate Grades
Hayes, Laurie, Ed. – Chemecology, 1991
Describes techniques that can help classroom science teachers promote enthusiasm for activities and retention of information among all students, including females and minority students. (JJK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Misconceptions, Science Education
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Brayfield, April A.; And Others – Teaching Sociology, 1990
Examines the importance of cultural literacy for the mastery of introductory sociology. Administers cultural literacy test to 709 undergraduate students. Finds that females and Blacks score lower than non-Black males, but women subsequently exhibit higher overall academic performance. The Cultural Literacy Test is appended. (NL)
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Educational Research
Lees, Kimberly A.; Carruthers, S. Sally – 1997
This activities-based handbook is designed to assist both mentors and mentees in colleges and universities in developing a relationship that is respectful, meaningful, and fulfilling. It defines the terms associated with the mentoring process and discusses how knowledge of self is critical to developing a successful mentor-mentee relationship. The…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Cultural Differences, Higher Education
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Pearson, Carol S. – Journal of Developmental Education, 1992
Examines gender differences in learning to help educators create learning environments that equally foster the intellectual development of both male and female students. Surveys recent theories on learning styles, cognitive development, and cultural differences. Offers practical suggestions for instructional design. (DMM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences, Educational Theories
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