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ERIC Number: EJ267533
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Sep
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
An Example of the Teacher Expectation Effect in Mixed Ability Teaching.
Matthews, G. P.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n6 p497-502 Sep 1982
Poor behavior in one of 12 mixed-ability chemistry classes led to a stigma attached to it by school staff. Analysis of examination marks indicates the reputation was not justified in terms of academic achievement, demonstrating the ease with which academic achievements can be hampered unwittingly by teacher prejudices. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bias, Chemistry, Expectation, Foreign Countries, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Behavior, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Response
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research; United Kingdom