Focus on the Wonder Years
Focus on the Wonder Years

Author: Jaana Juvonen

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2004-03-25

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0833036157

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Young teens undergo multiple changes that seem to set them apart from other students. But do middle schools actually meet their special needs? The authors describe some of the challenges and offer ways to tackle them, such as reassessing the organization of grades K-12; specifically assisting the students most in need; finding ways to prevent disciplinary problems; and helping parents understand how they can help their children learn at home.

The Effect of Cooperative Learning on Middle School Math Students
The Effect of Cooperative Learning on Middle School Math Students

Author: Heather A. Remillard

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this study was to explore cooperative learning and the impact on middle school students overall academic achievement. The study included 47 students from a small private school, ranging from grades sixth through eighth. The researcher examined student perception of cooperative learning, implementation process and the overall impact of cooperative learning groups. The researcher used results from MAP tests, overall grades, observations and students pre- and post- questionnaires. The study found that in the classrooms where cooperative learning was implemented, students had academic growth in math that exceeded the national average, they built strong relationships with their classmates, and they enjoyed working in the cooperative groups. Students in these classrooms expressed a positive impression about math. The following are appended: (1) Student Questionnaire-Pre; (2) Table 1; (3) Table 2; and (4) Student Questionnaire-Post.

Education, A-E
Education, A-E

Author: University Microfilms, Incorporated

Publisher: University Microfilms

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 796

ISBN-13: 9780835708418

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