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Nyeris, Raymond; Koross, Benjamin Towett – Journal of Education and Practice, 2015
The introduction of Free Primary Education (FPE) policy in 2003 was aimed at enhancing the enrolment of all school going-age children in Kenya indiscriminately. However, significant concerns have been raised by scholars and the public over the low enrolment of children with Special Needs Education (SNE). The main objective of this study was to…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Sampling, Foreign Countries, Special Needs Students
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Cakmak, Sedanur; Isiksal, Mine; Koc, Yusuf – Journal of Educational Research, 2014
The authors' purpose was to investigate the effect of origami-based instruction on elementary students' spatial ability. The students' self-reported perceptions related to the origami-based instruction were also examined. Data was collected via purposive sampling techniques from students enrolled in a private elementary school. A spatial ability…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes
Berenson, Gerald S.; And Others – 1987
This study investigated the measurement integrity of the "Heart Smart" cognitive tests. Designed for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders, the tests measure health-related knowledge involving physiology, nutrition, exercise, and behavioral skills. The report presents tables of specifications, test floors and ranges, a demographic profile of…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Grade 5
Whitmore, Joanne Rand – 1974
Preliminary research testing the reliability and the validity of the "Thinking About My School" (TAMS) instrument is reported, and extensive data and analyses are included for the benefit of those who wish to do further evaluative work. Instructions for scoring and appropriate conditions for administering TAMS to students with low…
Descriptors: Black Students, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Environment, Elementary Education
Cahen, Leonard S. – 1977
The selection of second and fifth grade students for the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study (BTES) is described. The BTES investigates teacher behaviors which relate to student achievement in reading and mathematics. From a group of teachers, schools, and districts volunteering to participate, 46 schools in 14 school districts were selected. The…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Classroom Research, Cutting Scores
Cahen, Leonard S. – 1976
The development of the Student Selection Battery for the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study is described. This battery, which measures reading and mathematics achievement in second and fifth grade students, will be used to select target students for the study of teaching effectiveness. Methodological considerations included: the limited amount of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Classroom Research