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Sheymardanov, Shamil – Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 2018
The paper deals with application of separate education theory as a factor contributing to the increase in the level of the male students' training. The topicality of the paper is concluded in the fact that in the modern society the pedagogical concept of separate education is considered to be outdated. Alongside with that, some experiments in…
Descriptors: Males, Single Sex Classes, Gender Differences, Teaching Methods
Hammel, David Michael – ProQuest LLC, 2013
In the research study, this investigator utilized a non-experimental, causal-comparative design (ex post facto) with archival data to determine the real impact single gender instruction had on eighth grade students' mathematics achievement. The purpose of this study was to quantitatively analyze the benefits of single gender mathematics…
Descriptors: Single Sex Classes, Grade 8, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction
Newbold, Anthony J. – ProQuest LLC, 2014
An achievement gap exists in mathematics between low-income African American male students and their European American counterparts. Although this problem has been approached using different interventions with minimal results, the impact of homogenous grouping is not well understood in spite of its use. As a result, this study was conducted to…
Descriptors: Single Sex Classes, Mathematics Achievement, Grade 9, African American Students
Brown, Michael Shane – ProQuest LLC, 2013
It is said repeatedly, boys can't read. However, the statement should be boys "can" read they just don't. Understanding there is a need for action is the first step educators must take in helping boys emerge as confident and successful readers. Single-gender classrooms can be successful tools when seeking new ways in which to engage boys…
Descriptors: Single Sex Classes, Reading Achievement, Grade 3, Grade 4
Moore, Shemmicca M. B. – ProQuest LLC, 2015
The academic achievement gap between male and female students set in motion a flurry of initiatives to help address male underachievement. The amendments made to Title IX allowed single-gender education to become a viable option for addressing those gaps in achievement. After the adjustments made to Title IX, South Carolina led the nation in the…
Descriptors: Administrators, Teacher Attitudes, Single Sex Classes, Public Schools
Green, Curt R. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Urban school districts throughout the United States are creating single gender classrooms or schools to improve student achievements for their lowest performing subgroups (Noguera, 2009). It is hoped that separating the sexes will improve domains such as discipline, attendance and academic performance, while decreasing the dropout rate. If single…
Descriptors: Single Sex Classes, At Risk Students, Males, Minority Group Students
Faulkner-Simmons, Denise – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Research indicated that educators must consider socio-ecological accommodations because not all students learn in cooperative groups. Students must be taught how to discover the process of learning and to apply knowledge to real life situations. Gurian and Ballew (2003) identified differences in the male and female brain and the differences in how…
Descriptors: Single Sex Classes, African American Students, Males, Grade 9
Blake, Catherine Danielle – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The U.S. Department of Education is giving more liberties to school districts to offer single-sex schools in order to adequately serve the needs of students. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to test the theory of students' performances based on their educational environment by comparing students who received…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Educational Environment, Single Sex Classes
Sutton, Antwon M. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
A mathematics achievement gap exists between males and females. The measurement of achievement was compared between single-gender and traditional classroom students in the 7th grade to assess whether or not a single-gender environment affected their scores. The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) state assessment served as the data collection…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Females, Mathematics Achievement, Academic Achievement
Roth, Douglas Jeffrey – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Purpose, scope, and method of study. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of eighth-grade single-gender classes with coed classes across subject area, gender, at-risk status, and socioeconomic status (SES). The sample was drawn from one school, DeSoto West Junior High School, where enrollment averages 80% African American,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, At Risk Students, Program Effectiveness, Statistical Analysis
Bushweller, Kevin – American School Board Journal, 1994
Statistics indicate that young males are far more likely than young females to suffer from self-destructive behavior, commit suicide, and be in special education programs. Some schools are aggressively recruiting male teachers; others have found that all-male classes can help hold boys' interest. Some maintain the schools have short-changed girls…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Males, Role of Education, Self Destructive Behavior