Discusses blended learning strategies and reports results of a two-year empirical study that concludes that blended learning methods boosts employee productivity over single-delivery options. Highlights include examples from a variety of companies that included scenario-based exercises; realistic business situations; mentors; classroom…

This study investigated students' mathematics achievement, estimation ability, use of estimation strategies, and academic self-perception with 135 students (n=135) in grades 4, 6, or 8, either with learning disabilities (LD), average achievers, or intellectually gifted. Students with LD differed significantly from average achievers in their use of…

This study compared instruction in addition using either a minimum addend strategy or drill and practice with 84 students either with or without learning disabilities (LD). Students with LD improved significantly only in the strategy condition, whereas general education students improved in both the strategy and the drill-and-practice conditions.…

The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire was completed by 197 business students, comparing self-regulated strategies in lecture versus hands-on computer lab. Effort regulation had a positive effect, peer learning a negative effect on learning computer concepts in lectures. Prior computer experience had no effect. Data were inconclusive…

Summarizes the approach taken by a project that creates science teaching and learning materials for the Key Stage 3 Science Strategy in special schools. Includes the principles, a multi-sensory approach, the use of imaginative contexts which motivate and engage pupils, the matching of activities to pupils' literacy and numeracy capabilities, and…

Presents some ideas about how teachers can foster mathematical communication by encouraging students to find multiple solutions to problems. Discusses three problems that help develop communication ability in mathematics. Views communication of multiple solutions as an instructional strategy to help students make sense of mathematics. (KHR)

Presents four methods for solving a quadratic equation using graphing calculator technology: (1) graphing with the CALC feature; (2) quadratic formula program; (3) table; and (4) solver. Includes a worksheet for a lab activity on factoring quadratic equations. (KHR)

Describes an activity in which students observe a simple situation, explore conjectures, and generate conclusions from their exploration of the conjectures to develop the essential triangle-congruence theorems. Includes teacher's guide. (KHR)

Presents an autobiographical account of the long-term learning experience with English in different linguistic and sociocultural contexts. The account indicates a close relationship between communication needs and learning strategies adopted in different sociocultural contexts. (Author/VWL)

Sought to determine first-year physics students' approaches to learning, the intellectual demands of their exams (using Bloom's taxonomy), and correlations between the approach to learning, assessment demands, and student performance. Found that most students approached physics with the intention of memorizing formulae rather than understanding…

This study examines the extent to which community college students' learning style preferences vary as a function of discipline. Reports significant differences in students' learning style preferences across disciplines, but not by gender. Adds that student learning style preferences varied by academic performance as measured by gender. Discusses…

Chronicles the 5-year effort of a comprehensive student development and advising center to identify the most effective support programs for increasing one-year retention rates for first-time freshmen. The progression from intrusive advising programs to integrated and systematic learning skills instruction resulted in substantial gains in…

Describes four learning characteristics that make learning and doing mathematics difficult for students with special needs. Discusses instructional strategies that make learning and doing mathematics attainable for these students in the context of a vignette based on real-life experiences. (YDS)

Discusses examples from research of how students' misconceptions underlie their difficulties in interpreting kinematics graphs, possible underlying causes, and promising remedies. (KHR)

Discusses factors that contribute to powerful learning experiences based on the results of two studies that examined diverse groups and more coherent groups of individuals. Topics include the highly individual nature of learning; problems that can create for instructional designers; relevance of learning to life and/or work; active learning; and…