Education and Student Achievement

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Websites

  1. Student Achievement and School Accountability U.S. Department of Education
  2. Lessons from the BronxThe Australian, March 2, 2009
  3. A School Where Each Student Is Well-KnownCATO Institute, accessed October 6, 2010
  4. Education Week: Achievement Gap
  5. The achievement gap and desegregation
  6. What Schools Can Do to Reduce the Achievement Gap
  7. Racial Disparities and Discrimination in Education
  8. High School Dropout Fact Sheet for 2009, Alliance for Excellence in Education:
  9. High School Dropout Prevention, information fromm the Ad Council:
  10. The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts, report from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, March 2006:
  11. High School Dropouts information and statistics from The Women’s Council:
  12. High school dropout crisis' continues in U.S., study says (CNN):
  13. High School Dropouts Costly for American Economy (CBS News):
  14. The High School Dropout’s Economic Ripple Effect (WSJ article):
  15. Rethinking High School Graduation Rates and Trends, report from Economic Policy Institute 2006:
  16. Hispanics, High School Dropouts, and the GED, report from the Pew Hispanic Center:
  17. High School Dropout Rates from Take Part: Inspirationn to Action:

Academic Search Premiere Articles

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Scholarly Articles

  1. Worldwide Shadow Education: Outside-School Learning, Institutional Quality of Schooling, and Cross-National Mathematics Achievement, David P. Baker, MotokoAkiba, Gerald K. LeTendre, Alexander W. Wiseman, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Vol. 23, No. 1 (Spring, 2001), pp. 1-17. (JSTOR login required)
  2. What Is Tracking? Cultural Expectations in the United States, Germany, and Japan, Gerald K. LeTendre, Barbara K. Hofer, Hidetada Shimizu, American Educational Research Journal, Vol. 40, No. 1 (Spring, 2003), pp. 43-89. (JSTOR login required)
  3. Growth in Students' Attitudes about the Utility of Science over the Middle and High School Years: Evidence from the Longitudinal Study of American Youth, Rani George, Journal of Science Education and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 4 (Dec., 2003), pp. 439-448 (JSTOR login required)
  4. Cross-National Differences in Participating in Tertiary Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education, Annemarie van Langen, HettyDekkers, Comparative Education, Vol. 41, No. 3 (Aug., 2005), pp. 329-350. (JSTOR login required)
  5. Class Size and Eighth-Grade Math Achievement in the United States and Abroad, Suet-ling Pong, Aaron Pallas, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Vol. 23, No. 3 (Autumn, 2001), pp. 251-273. (JSTOR login required)
  6. The Misdirection of Middle School Reform: Is a Child-Centered Approach Incompatible with Achievement in Math and Science?, Raymond J. Bandlow, The Clearing House, Vol. 75, No. 2 (Nov. - Dec., 2001), pp. 69-73. (JSTOR login required)
  7. Mathematics and Science Self-Concept: An International Investigation, Jesse L. M. Wilkins, The Journal of Experimental Education, Vol. 72, No. 4 (Summer, 2004), pp. 331-346. (JSTOR login required)
  8. African American Women in Science: Experiences from High School through the Post-Secondary Years and Beyond, Sandra L. Hanson, NWSA Journal, Vol. 16, No. 1, (Re)Gendering Science Fields (Spring, 2004), pp. 96-115. (JSTOR login required)
  9. The 2005 Paul F-Brandwein Lecture: Is Our Past Our Future? Thoughts on the Next 50 Years of Science Education Reform in the Light of Judgments on the Past 50 Years, F. James Rutherford, Journal of Science Education and Technology, Vol. 14, No. 4 (Dec., 2005), pp. 367-386. (JSTOR login required)
  10. Indian Women in Doctoral Education in Science and Engineering: A Study of Informal Milieu at the Reputed Indian Institutes of Technology, Namrata Gupta, Science, Technology, & Human Values, Vol. 32, No. 5 (Sep., 2007), pp. 507-533. (JSTOR login required)
  11. From the "Math Wars" Front, Jack Price, Science, New Series, Vol. 287, No. 5458 (Mar. 3, 2000), pp. 1591-1592. (JSTOR login required)
  12. The Higher Education in India and the Challenge of Globalisation, Suranjan Das, Social Scientist, Vol. 35, No. 3/4 (Mar. - Apr., 2007), pp. 47-67. (JSTOR login required)
  13. Education and India's Development, ArunKirloskar, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 39, No. 42 (Oct. 16-22, 2004), p. 4676. (JSTOR login required)
  14. Science Emerges from Shadows of China's Space Program, Dennis Normile, Ding Yimin, Science, New Series, Vol. 296, No. 5574 (Jun. 7, 2002), pp. 1788-1791. (JSTOR login required)
  15. The popularization of China's higher education and its influence on university mathematics education, Tang Jing, Educational Studies in Mathematics, Vol. 66, No. 1 (September, 2007), pp. 77-82. (JSTOR login required)
  16. Learning About Education in China: A Reflection, Sarah V. Mackenzie, Schools: Studies in Education, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Spring 2006), pp. 55-75. (JSTOR login required)
  17. Linda Pagani, et al. "Adolescent Behavioral, Affective, and Cognitive Engagement in School: Relationship to Dropout." Journal of School Health 79.9 (2009): 408-415. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.
  18. Somers, Cheryl L., Delila Owens, and Monte Piliawsky. "A STUDY OF HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT PREVENTION AND AT-RISK NINTH GRADERS' ROLE MODELS AND MOTIVATIONS FOR SCHOOL COMPLETION." Education 130.2 (2009): 348-356. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.
  19. Knesting, Kimberly. "Students at Risk for School Dropout: Supporting Their Persistence." Preventing School Failure 52.4 (2008): 3-10. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.
  20. Staff, Jeremy, and Derek A. Kreager. "Too Cool for School? Violence, Peer Status and High School Dropout." Social Forces 87.1 (2008): 445-471. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.
  21. Christle, Christine A., Kristine Jolivette, and C. Michael Nelson. "School Characteristics Related to High School Dropout Rates." Remedial & Special Education 28.6 (2007): 325-339. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.
  22. Townsend, Loraine, Alan J. Flisher, and Gary King. "A Systematic Review of the Relationship between High School Dropout and Substance Use." Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review 10.4 (2007): 295-317. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.
  23. McCallumore, Kyle M., and Ervin F. Sparapani. "THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NINTH GRADE ON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES AND STUDENT SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL." Education 130.3 (2010): 447-456. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.

Multiple Intelligences

  1. Gardner, Hillary. "Promoting Learner Engagement Using Multiple Intelligences And Choice-Based Instruction." Adult Basic Education & Literacy Journal 5.2 (2011): 97-101. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2012.
  2. Narlı, Serkan, Kemal Özgen, and HüseyinAlkan. "In The Context Of Multiple Intelligences Theory, Intelligent Data Analysis Of Learning Styles Was Based On Rough Set Theory." Learning & Individual Differences 21.5 (2011): 613-618. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2012.
  3. McMahon, Susan D., Dale S. Rose, and Michaela Parks. "Multiple Intelligences And Reading Achievement: An Examination Of The Teele Inventory Of Multiple Intelligences." Journal Of Experimental Education 73.1 (2004): 41-52. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2012.
  4. Özdemir, Pınar, SibelGüneysu, and CerenTekkaya. "Enhancing Learning Through Multiple Intelligences." Journal Of Biological Education (Society Of Biology) 40.2 (2006): 74-78. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2012.
  5. McCoog, Ian J. "Integrated Instruction: Multiple Intelligences And Technology." Clearing House 81.1 (2007): 25-28. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2012.
  6. Chun Hu, et al. "Identifying Young Gifted Children And Cultivating Problem Solving Abilities And Multiple Intelligences." Learning & Individual Differences 20.4 (2010): 365-379. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2012.
  7. Sword, Helen. "Teaching In Color: Multiple Intelligences In The Literature Classroom." Pedagogy 7.2 (2007): 223-250. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2012.

Math and Science Education in China, India and Germany

International Comparison of Math, Reading, and Science Skills Among 15-Year-Olds:

Student Achievement outside US

  1. A lesson from China in math and science
  2. Center on Chinese Education - Affiliated with Columbia University, Teachers College, offers information about education in China and educational exchange between the United States and China.
  3. Characteristics of Mathematics Teaching in Shanghai, China
  4. China Center - Facilitating educational exchange, collaborative research, and teaching and training activities, offers services and support, and resources for students, scholars, and faculty.
  5. China Education and Research Network - Provides news, research, and statistics about China's education system as well as job advertisements for Western faculty.
  6. China Education Exposition - Approved by the Ministry of Education and sponsored by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), offers information and opportunities for overseas schools to establish a presence in China.
  7. Chinese Children Excel on Novel Mathematics Problems Even Before Elementary School
  8. Chinese Mathematics Pedagogy and Practices: What Can We Learn?
  9. Chinese, English speakers do math differently: Study shows the two groups use different parts of the brain
  10. Data about Education in India - Pay site, complete data about literacy, infrastructure, enrolments, plans and budget, research and development in the field of education.
  11. Do the Math: the Difference Between Chinese and American Teachers
  12. How do high school courses in India and China compare with the U.S.?
  13. Indian Science - Offers information about courses, organizations, jobs, discussion forums for Science students.
  14. Math and Science Teaching in Northeast Asia:Do They Do It Better?
  15. Maths Test - Maths sample papers for CBSE and ICSE students.
  16. Start-Up Teaches Math to Americans, Indian-Style
  17. Teaching Hands-on Math and Science in India
  18. Two million minutes of students' lives: An entrepreneur's film explores differences in the educations of Chinese, Indian and U.S. high schoolers.
  19. WahChing Center of Research on Education in China - Affiliated with the University of Hong Kong, provides information about current research studies on China's educational system with links to related sites.
  20. Why Asian Children Excel at Math (Link to listen to interview with the editor of the book 'How Chinese Learn Mathematics: Perspectives from Insiders' at top left of page)

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