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Campbell, James Reed, Ed. – International Journal of Educational Research, 1996
The eight chapters of this theme issue use quantitative and qualitative methods to explore the nature and nurture of young participants in the mathematics Olympiad from five countries. Parallel studies are presented of winners from China, Taiwan, and the United States, along with descriptions of programs in Japan and Russia. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
New Jersey Research Bulletin, 1995
The effectiveness of seven Perkins Act-funded single parent/displaced homemaker programs throughout New Jersey in reducing clients' math anxiety was evaluated through a pretest and posttest designed to determine level of math anxiety. During the 1993-94 school year matched pretest and posttest scores were obtained for 98 of the 177 individuals…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Attitude Change, Comparative Analysis
Turnbaugh, Ann – Resource Bulletin, 1986
This resource bulletin provides an overview of creative disciplinary programs in rural, suburban, and urban school settings through interviews conducted with administrators in 1986. Principals interviewed in urban settings expressed concern about student gangs and safety. In rural schools, administrators stated that community cohesion and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Behavior Problems, Discipline, Discipline Policy