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Peer reviewedZia, Barbara; Larson, John C.; Mostow, Allison – ERS Spectrum, 1999
An evaluation of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools' summer-school program to help raise low-performing students' mathematics achievement showed that students received little benefit. Disappointing results arose from use of teacher-centered instructional techniques. Students had little opportunity for informal thinking, exploration,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Murphy, Barbara K. – 1984
This project examined: (1) the skills to be taught in a remedial mathematics program for fifth through eighth grade students (N=40) who are at least 2 years behind in general mathematics at their respective grade levels; (2) guidelines from the educational literature that are appropriate for use by a remedial mathematics middle school teacher; (3)…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Achievement
Download full textWang, Ming-mei; And Others – 1981
National compensatory education and the relationship between student achievement growth and educational processes are assessed in a first year report of the Sustaining Effects Study required by Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Federal funds were authorized to provide special compensatory services to educationally…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Comparative Analysis, Compensatory Education, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedGuckin, Alice Mae; Morrison, Dwight – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Described is a study that used LOGO to improve the proportional reasoning ability of students enrolled in mathematics classes for students poorly prepared for college-level mathematics. Included are the methodology, procedures for using logo, and a discussion of the results. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Arithmetic, College Mathematics
Peer reviewedThomas, Pamela V.; Higbee, Jeanne – Learning Assistance Review, 1996
Describes the results of a study that tracked college algebra students who had previously completed an Academic Assistance mathematics course that facilitated collaborative learning. Only 53% of all students who enrolled in college algebra in fall 1994 earned grades of C or higher, but 95% of students who had previously participated in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, College Mathematics, College Students
Howe, Robert W.; Kasten, Margaret – 1992
This monograph provides an overview of the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors that define and identify elementary school students who are at risk of not succeeding in mathematics. The monograph is divided into seven sections that report research to support early intervention procedures to prevent problems from developing and suggest…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, At Risk Persons, Attitude Change, Community Involvement
Wirt, John; Choy, Susan; Gerald, Debra; Provasnik, Stephen; Rooney, Patrick; Watanabe, Satoshi; Tobin, Richard; Glander, Mark – National Center for Education Statistics, 2001
To ensure reliable, accurate, and timely data, which are necessary to monitor the progress of education in the United States, Congress has mandated that the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) produce an annual report, "The Condition of Education." This year's report presents 59 indicators of important developments and trends…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, School Statistics, Educational Trends, Educational Indicators
