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Wiest, Lynda – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2008
Throughout much of the world, boys continue to outscore girls on standardized mathematics tests. For example, in most of the 57 countries that participated in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006, boys' performance was significantly higher than girls on the mathematics scale. This fact alone can harm girls' opportunities…
Descriptors: Intervention, Females, Standardized Tests, Mathematics Tests
Thomases, Don; And Others – 1980
To increase traditional school readiness skills and experiences of success among young children at risk of failing at school, an extensive four-week residential group program was developed by staff at Ramapo Anchorage Camp. A major purpose of this present study was to assess the short term effectiveness of the camp's Mild Month Program on three…
Descriptors: Associative Learning, High Risk Students, Intervention, Kindergarten Children
Gerstein, Jackie, Ed. – 1992
This directory lists 257 organizations with therapeutic adventure and experiential programs for special needs populations. The information was generated from a survey of members of the Association for Experiential Education. Special needs populations include youth-at-risk, persons with addictions, juvenile and adult offenders, inpatient and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, At Risk Persons, Camping, Counseling