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Direct linkPreston, Robert J. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
This paper is based on action research to help support an initiative in a NJ suburban high school of about 600 students aiming to improve student achievement. The main problem addressed is a recent trend of low test scores. Rather than look at socio- economic factors, school leaders as well as leaders at the district level are concerned that the…
Descriptors: Instructional Improvement, High Schools, High School Students, Suburban Schools
Peer reviewedSmith, Nicole J.; Monnat, Shannon M.; Lounsbery, Monica A. F. – Journal of School Health, 2015
Background: The purpose of this study was to compare physical activity (PA) outcomes in a sample of high school (HS) physical education (PE) lessons from schools that adopted "traditional" versus "modified block" schedule formats. Methods: We used the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT) to conduct observations…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, High Schools
The Interaction of School Organization and Classroom Dynamics: Factors Impacting Student Achievement
Download full textRatcliff, Nancy J.; Pritchard, Nicholas A.; Knight, Caroline W.; Costner, Richard H.; Jones, Cathy R.; Hunt, Gilbert H. – Journal of Research in Education, 2014
Research was conducted to determine what impact school organization and classroom dynamics had on student achievement. Results from standardized benchmark tests found no significant differences in scores across all schools and content areas; yet, end of course standardized measures indicated that students in sites employing block scheduling…
Descriptors: School Organization, Classroom Environment, Academic Achievement, Scores
