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Simon, Martin A.; Schifter, Deborah – 1987
The Educational Leaders in Mathematics (ELM) Project, was an experimental inservice program for teachers of mathematics, grades kindergarten to 12. The major focus on the project was to help teachers develop and implement approaches to mathematics instruction based on a constructivist view of learning. ELM demonstrated the significant impact of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Factor Analysis
Bolden, John H. – 1986
The purpose of "Operation Challenge" developed at the Center of Excellence, North Florida Junior College, is identifying potential college students and motivating them to complete high school and enroll in post-secondary education. During its first year of operation several components were implemented: (1) the identification and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Attendance, Demonstration Programs, Formative Evaluation
Tyler, Margaret Daniels – 1993
A study was done of Summer Research Opportunity Programs (SROPs) sponsored by graduate schools across the nation to encourage minority undergraduate students to pursue academic careers. Eight United States colleges and universities were selected for the study: Purdue University (Indiana), University of California at Los Angeles, Stanford…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, American Indians, Black Students