This paper describes findings from a study to explore Singapore A-level (Grades 11 and 12, 16-19 yr old) students' understanding of ionisation energy, an abstract and complex topic that is featured in school chemistry courses. Previous research had reported that students in the United Kingdom commonly use alternative notions based on the perceived…

According to the national results of the English diagnostic test (2004) applied to Chilean 8th and 12th graders, the current English teaching methodology used in this country is not efficient nor effective. Consequently, a different methodology is urgently needed, particularly in a context where students primarily come from rural areas and will be…

The nation's recent preoccupation with reshaping academics and raising academic performance has all but overpowered a task of vital importance--educating our young people to become engaged citizens of their communities. Traditionally, students are taught citizenship skills in either a civics education class or through citizenship courses in the…

This paper describes a small-scale research project undertaken in July 2007, which focused on a group of students with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) currently attending a mainstream secondary school. Three focus groups were held with students in Years 9 and 11 and with their parents in order to explore current practice on…

The intent of this action research study was to determine the effect peer coaching had on transfer of skills and content in the secondary arts classroom. Incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods, the study took place in two public high schools, one a suburban high school and the other a first ring suburban high school (close to an…

This document, in both English and French versions, is the Mathematics 30 Grade 12 Diploma Examination from Alberta Education. It is a 2.5 hour closed-book examination consisting of 40 multiple-choice and 9 numerical-response questions of equal value that are worth 70% of the examination, and 3 written-response questions of equal value worth 30%…

THIS CURRICULUM OUTLINE IS FOR TEACHER USE IN ORGANIZING A TWO-SEMESTER BASIC COURSE IN DISTRIBUTION FOR GRADES 11 AND 12 IN LARGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO COMPLEMENT EXISTING COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS AND IN SMALL DISTRICTS WHERE COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS ARE NOT FEASIBLE. IT WAS DEVELOPED BY A COMMITTEE OF DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION COORDINATORS AT THE HIGH…

Using the massive High School and Beyond data set, this study examined the direct effects of perceived parental involvement on grades and the indirect effect through television time and time spent on homework. Findings are given and conclusions discussed. (Author/MT)

This document is a Chemistry 30 Grade 12 Diploma Examination from Alberta Education. It is a 2.5 hour closed-book examination consisting of 44 multiple-choice and 12 numerical-response questions of equal value worth 70% of the examination and two written-response questions of equal value worth 30% of the examination. The exam contains sets of…

This document is a Physics 30 Grade 12 Diploma Examination from Alberta Education. It is a 2.5 hour closed-book examination consisting of 37 multiple-choice and 12 numerical-response questions of equal value worth 70% of the examination and two written-response questions of equal value worth 30% of the examination. The exam contains sets of…

This document is a Biology 30 Grade 12 Diploma Examination from Alberta Education. It is a 2.5 hour closed-book examination consisting of 48 multiple-choice and eight numerical-response questions of equal value worth 70% of the examination and two written-response questions of equal value worth 30% of the examination. The exam contains sets of…

A program designed to develop an appreciation of the many aspects in home planning and design is offered to high school seniors in the Oshawa secondary schools. Each student is involved in a major design project which is judged by local architects and builders at the semester's end. (DS)

Reports the results of analysis of revisions in 100 randomly selected sets of 12th-grade students' essay drafts. Findings revealed that there are patterns of revising strategies among the students and that these differences are associated with the quality of their writing. (HOD)

Examines variation in the organization of domain-specific knowledge by chemistry students (n=50) and chemistry teachers (n=4), by investigating individual and group differences in student concept maps about chemical equilibrium. Presents a suitable methodology for comparing and documenting changes in the organization and structure of conceptual…

With so many middle and high school students using subscription databases and the Web to complete assignments, there's a lot more cutting and pasting taking place than educators would like to see. And while it's understandable that teachers would be tempted to give failing grades to plagiarized work, it is unfair to students who may not even know…