The first of two papers summarizes results of a survey of students (N=707) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University during Spring, 2000 on their opinion of faculty evaluations. A majority of students believed that faculty evaluations are important enough to read carefully and respond to accurately, are administered in a manner which guards…

This report presents the results of Glendale Community College's 1999 Spring Student Survey. More than 2,800 students completed this survey. Class scheduling issues were emphasized in the survey. Less than one-fourth of credit students reported they had problems getting the classes they wanted in the spring semester. This was a small decrease from…

This report provides the results of an annual state-level survey of student, staff, and high-school graduate counts for grades prekindergarten through 12. The data are collected from state education agencies, processed by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, and then verified by the National Center for Education Statistics. The report answers three…

This paper discusses the lessons learned from the use of early state-of-the-art Computer-Based Training (CBT) applications and hopes for the future. The paper is based on experiences with large introductory personal computer applications classes with over 700 students that used CBT such as Virtual Tutor and PinPoint. Findings are presented related…

Reports on changes in the perceptions of science classes and science study of elementary, middle, and high school students in Iowa following Science-Technology-Society (STS) instruction for one semester. Results indicate that students develop positive perceptions about science classes and science in general following STS instruction. Contains 27…

Discusses a survey of 115 high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing, which examined the pros and cons of mainstreaming. Results found that center schools offered a stronger representation of deaf culture and that more residential students than mainstream students were satisfied with their school experience overall. (Author/CR)

Reports on a survey that found students who are first in their immediate families to attend college have lower self-images of their academic ability than those who come from families with college experience. Suggests intervention strategies such as workshops, new student orientations, and mentoring programs. Includes 1 data table and 12…

Surveys of 8th and 10th graders regarding carrying weapons to school and associated risk factors compared those who carried guns with those who did not. Results found an enormous increase in guns at school over seven years. Most students had been crime victims and carried guns out of fear or anger. (SM)

As part of an evaluation of a school-based mediation program, 35 student mediators and 35 control students in grades 5-7 from six schools were surveyed concerning conduct at school, school climate, attitudes toward fights, self-esteem, and problems-solving skills. Results indicate the program had positive effects on student mediators, particularly…

A study of depression in Afro-Latino adolescents used national longitudinal data on over 12,000 secondary students in 134 schools, with oversamples of Black, Chinese, Cuban, and Puerto Rican adolescents. All groups of adolescent females, especially Afro-Latino females, showed higher levels of depression than adolescent males, and older adolescents…

A Canadian study compared rural-urban differences in 15-year-olds' reading performance. Data from national and international surveys indicated that family socioeconomic status and community characteristics were the only significant variables, and community variables far outweighed socioeconomic status. Parent occupational status was the strongest…

Evaluates a collaborative program in which high achieving biology students participate in genetics research under the guidance and supervision of a geneticist. Reviews the impact of their participation on college and career choices as well as understanding of science methodology, genetics, agricultural science, and product development. (SOE)

Presents a survey of English-as-a-Second-Language students (n=142) for their preferences of writing prompt on essay tests and for other factors relating to their choices such as perceived difficulty of a topic. Findings reveal that these students, while not alert to potentially helpful syntactic clues in prompts, are probably using appropriate…

A curricular component for physical therapy students in a University of Nevada program was designed to increase interest in rural practice. Twelve students were surveyed after participating in a rural health workshop and 5-week rural clinical affiliation. Clinical experience had the greatest influence on student attitudes, with all 12 reporting…

A forestry and agronomy course at Iowa State University incorporates problem-based team projects on real-world situations as a means of providing students with integrative and meaningful experiential learning. Student evaluations of these courses indicate that students recognize and appreciate the integrative nature of the problem-based team…