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Cheng, Maurice M. W.; Gilbert, John K. – International Journal of Science Education, 2014
This study investigated the mental representations of metallic bonding and the malleability of metals held by three male students aged 14-15 (Year 10) who were attending a Hong Kong school. One student was selected by their chemistry teacher as representing each of the highest, the medium, and the lowest level of attainment in chemistry in a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
Johnson, Kimberly C. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
A major concern in the public schools is the low academic achievement of African American males. This mixed methods study examined the classroom experiences of African American male students in an alternative program. The dual purpose was to investigate the teachers' perceptions and their ability to provide best learning environments for…
Descriptors: Low Achievement, Achievement Gap, African American Students, Males