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Dunlap, Celeste Elizabeth – 2002
Much research identifies a gender gap in mathematics and some research points to single-gender mathematics classrooms as a solution to the mathematics gender divide. A 7-week study was conducted in which 5th grade students (N=50) were organized into two mathematics classes. The goal was to examine whether single-gender mathematics classes had an…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Coeducation, Educational Strategies, Homogeneous Grouping
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Horner, Donald R. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1974
This article describes the evolution of an alternative approach to the traditional lecture method. Students accept the major responsibility for their own learning. Diagnostic testing, supplementary materials, peer help, study guides, retest provisions, and short lectures on common difficulties are the major components of the program. (LS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Course Content, Diagnostic Tests, Homogeneous Grouping
Reynolds, David J.; Garfield, Learita – NASSP Bull, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Counseling Services, Counseling Theories, Counselor Role
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Schroeder, Charles C. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1980
Women living in homogeneous, as opposed to heterogeneous, residence halls described themselves as more intellectual, more content, and more exuberant. Grouping students according to commonality of curriculum appears to suggest that supportive, growth-enhancing environments can easily be established without undue involvement by the staff. (Author)
Descriptors: College Housing, College Students, Environmental Influences, Females
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Stewart, Greig M. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1980
The academic achievement of honors students living in an honors unit was compared with that of honors students living in other residences. Being a resident of the general honors unit was not a significant factor with respect to an honors student's grade point average. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, College Housing, College Students
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Ellis, David N.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1996
Interactions between 10 elementary students with moderate/severe mental retardation and their peers and instructors were observed during physical education classes. Subjects generally interacted equally with peers with and without disabilities; when significant differences existed, the structure of the class was found to be the cause. Homogeneous…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Heterogeneous Grouping, Homogeneous Grouping
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Noddings, Nel – Elementary School Journal, 1989
Discusses the use of small groups for instruction. Topics include the composition of groups, the role of the teacher, choice of topics, and evaluation of students. (PCB)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Heterogeneous Grouping
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Antonio, Anthony Lising – Review of Higher Education, 2004
This qualitative study explores how male students from different racial backgrounds experience racial diversity within racially diverse or homogeneous friendship groups. Based on an inductive analysis of purposive interviews, the author found that diverse friendships among men may result from both an attitude of intentionality with regard to…
Descriptors: Friendship, Males, Racial Differences, Homogeneous Grouping
Pittelman, Susan D.; And Others – 1985
A study investigated whether semantic mapping is more effective for poor readers instructed in a small group of poor readers or in a class of students with mixed reading abilities. Students in five fourth-grade classes served as the control, receiving no semantic mapping instruction. Subjects, 39 fourth-grade poor readers, were presented semantic…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Heterogeneous Grouping, Homogeneous Grouping
Raze, Nasus – 1985
This literature review concerns the concept of alternative grade configurations at the elementary level, in which elementary schools are subdivided into primary (K-2) and intermediate (3-5) units. Because of the paucity of literature on this concept, the major part of the report focuses on the reorganization of the elementary schools of the South…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Class Organization, Developmental Stages, Educational Environment
Vella, Dorothy; Hilgers, Thomas – 1977
In order to determine if homogeneous grouping in basic expository writing classes makes teaching more effective, 2,212 incoming college freshmen were given a two-hour essay placement examination and divided into four groups according to the kinds of writing problems they had. They then enrolled in sections designated by placement group, except for…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, College Freshmen, Educational Research, English Instruction
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French, Doran C.; And Others – Child Development, 1986
Observed the decision-reaching and leadership behavior of children in same- amd mixed-age triads by coding their verbalizations in arriving at a consensus for their preference ranking of eight pictures. (HOD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Children, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis
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Thomas, William C. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Argues that current grading practices in some schools lack consistency in several critical areas, including criteria for failure, absolute or relative standards, and motivation of slower students. Policies are suggested that will help educators develop fairer and more humane marking systems. (TE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Achievement Rating, Elementary Secondary Education
Mason, Barbara J. – J Educ Meas, 1969
A look at the Job Corps will provide greater insight into the needs of young people and the kind of education they require. (JL)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Homogeneous Grouping
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Polzella, Lugene – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1997
A survey of 50 students (grades 4-11) returning to a gifted summer program provided several suggestions for regular schools. Suggestions included curriculum-related field trips, serving individual student interests, use of college campus facilities, flexible school policies and teacher planning, hands-on science and technology, and opportunities…
Descriptors: Campuses, Colleges, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
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