This study examined the factors influencing reading achievement based on the results of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 2021 (PIRLS 2021). Comparative studies exclusively targeting the Asian region are scarce. Many previous studies neglect the joint effect of multiple factors. To highlight the holistic understanding of complex…

In the 21st century, ABA has gained prominence in educational research in Western countries because of the evidence supporting its efficacy. However, the volume of research and the usage of ABA among teachers of students with ASD in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) remains considerably low despite its popularity in other regions globally. Aims:…

Background: Although reading is essential for success in school and life, current approaches to intervention are failing our children with only 31% of fourth graders performing at or above proficient levels in reading (National Center for Education Statistics, 2024). Children in the early elementary grades who struggle with reading are at high…

This study examines the challenges of English language proficiency faced by international students and professionals living in Brazil, highlighting the communication barriers that hinder academic, professional, and social integration. Using survey data collected from 200 participants in São José dos Campos--including primary school learners,…

The subject of Home Economics aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the diverse challenges of everyday life and achieve a high quality of life. This study explored sixth-grade students' perceptions of the role of Home Economics in the following aspects of life: (1) cooperation, tolerance, and belonging (CTB); (2) work…

Regularly assessing students' learning using evidence-based cognitive models can enhance learning by supporting teachers' monitoring and scaffolding decisions. In the case of mathematics, this is considered especially essential for topics renowned as being complex for students, like fractions. Although previous findings from paper-based studies…

This paper explores the differences between boys and girls in the context of the literacy-based examination, presented through Malaysian national test scores, together with teacher interviews to gain insights regarding boys' and girls' English literacy achievement. The findings will bridge the gaps so that the scenario of literacy gender…

Teachers often perceive barriers to integrating technology with Mathematics. In the study, teachers participated in professional development about considerations for and examples of integrating Digital Technologies into Mathematics learning in primary schools meeting the "Australian Curriculum: Mathematics and Digital Technologies"…

Two case studies of Australian primary school students tracked changes in their data interpretation and representation over three years. Students were engaged in predictive reasoning tasks based on their interpretation of a data table showing temperature change over time. Students' explanations and graphical representations were collected at the…

This study analyzes the impact of certain cognitive processes on word and pseudoword reading in languages with different orthographic consistency (Spanish and Arabic) in the first year of Primary Education. The study was conducted with a group of 113 pupils from Algeria and another group of 128 pupils from Ecuador, from a middle-class background…

Changes in U.S. textbooks indicate that U.S. first-grade students in the Common Core era were exposed to a wider variety of word problem types than students in previous generations were. We compared the performance of U.S. first graders in the Common Core era with that of previous generations in solving 11 types of additive word problems to…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to inform readers about the nature of talent development prior to post-secondary education; describe the obstacles that individuals face because of poverty, racism or geography; and recommend asset-based approaches that can enable more individuals to be prepared to make significant contributions to society…

It is unknown how multiple components of on-task regulation of learning affect task performance in school children. This research aimed to acquire insights into the interrelations between children's metacognitive monitoring, regulation of learning, and task performance. Three components of on-task regulation of learning were investigated:…

It is important to understand the nature of the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic had upon student learning, especially those at risk such as deaf students. The limited communication that many deaf students have at home may mean less support is available for learning remotely. Reading may be one of the areas where progress was diminished. We…

There were few papers for interdisciplinary integration of Scratch programming, English learning, and local cultures as far as the digital animated E-book creation of elementary schools was concerned. This article proposes an interdisciplinary innovative teaching mode, with college students as teachers, Scratch programming and English learning as…