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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Who Likes Math Where? Gender Differences in Eighth-Graders' Attitudes around the World
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Charles, Maria; Harr, Bridget; Cech, Erin; Hendley, Alexandra – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 2014
Some of the most male-dominated science, technology, engineering and mathematics occupations and degree programmes are found in the world's most affluent societies. This article assesses whether gender gaps in "attitudes" follow similarly surprising patterns. Multivariate analysis of eighth-graders' affinity for mathematics and…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Grade 8, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries
School Social Capital and Pupils' Academic Performance
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Haghighat, Elhum – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 2005
It is widely acknowledged that there are important ties among pupils, parents and schools affecting children's educational outcome. Using NELS: 88, a nationally representative sample of eighth graders in the United States, this study explores the role of schools in their academic performance. The study suggests that, with other things equal,…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Mathematics Achievement, Reading Tests, Outcomes of Education