Unique associations between three families of mathematical knowledge and individual differences in the mathematics skills of 103 seventh and eighth graders were studied. Conceptual and procedural knowledge adequately explained individual differences in fraction solving and problem set-up accuracy, but only conceptual knowledge adequately expressed…

The effects of problem solving and peer collaboration as two instructional methods advocated by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) were evaluated for enhancing mathematics achievement, motivation, and self-concept of 104 low- achieving third and fourth graders. There were significant positive effects for both approaches, as…

Relations between classroom contexts and young children's self-regulated learning were examined through the use of writing and portfolio activities. Findings support sociocognitive models of learning regarding how classroom contexts affect students' beliefs, values, expectations, and actions. (Author/GCP)

Utilizes a time-series plus control group design to compare the relative effects of a teacher sending home positive, negative, or a combination of the two types of letters for disruptive students. Results showed the negative letter to be most effective in increasing on-task behavior. (MJP)

Offers a classification system for strategies used in task analysis (the identification of all the things that must be done to satisfactorily complete an activity) and applies these strategies to special education. Presents guidelines for selecting an appropriate form of task analysis. (MJP)

Examines the educational issues inherent in transferring educational programs developed in a broad context to a more specific situation. Illustrates this with the case of conductive education, an integrated therapy and education program developed for children with physical disabilities and adapted for children with cerebral palsy. (MJP)

Separately examines the effectiveness of each of the elements of the pause, prompt, praise technique (the elements are usually part of a three-part process). The tutoring technique is used to help slow learners with their reading. Praise was found to be the most significant factor in improvement. (MJP)

Analyzes the contribution of the early departments of education in England and Wales to the development of educational psychology. Examines syllabi, textbooks, primary sources, and previous research to investigate the contributions of important pioneers in these departments. Concludes with a comment on the methodology of the research. (MJP)

Presents the results of a study where five-, seven-, and nine-year olds were asked to draw three figures: one standing still and facing them, one standing still in profile, and one running in profile. Half drew from imagination and half drew from models. Discusses the differences between the efforts. (MJP)

Discusses the results of two questionnaires given to two groups of newly certified primary teachers in England. The cohorts answered questions concerning the training they had received and, 20 weeks into their new jobs, the nature of the demands they had experienced. Includes statistical and tabular data. (MJP)

Investigates age, sex, and cultural differences in achievement motivation. Subjects were 764 male and female British high school and Chinese students aged 13-55. Results revealed that Chinese students tested highest for achievement motivation. Discusses the entire range of results in terms of sociocultural and situational factors. (MJP)

Summarizes three experiments examining the ways that various forms of feedback influence children's progress in learning to tell time through computer-based training. The experiments compared different forms of feedback as well as delays in their presentations. Reviews related literature and includes statistical and tabular data. (MJP)

Interviews 10 students classified as exhibiting a low sense of attachment to their school. The in-depth interviews of urban high school students revealed that the students perceived a low level of support and encouragement from school personnel and their peers. Discusses the classification process and other factors affecting school attachment.…

Presents the results of a study that assessed the influence of individual and contextual factors on adolescent girls' interest in school physical education. Suggests that classroom environment is more important than individual goals in influencing pupil interest. Results are discussed in the context of theoretical propositions of goal perspectives…

Analyzes responses to a questionnaire from 10 samples of primary and secondary school students from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Canada. The questionnaire covered learning strategies, approaches, and motivation. These data were then analyzed using six different structural equation models. Includes discussion of the models…