The Problem. This study investigated the effect of need for achievement (nAch), need for approval (nAp), social influence, and depression on goal commitment and postperformance. It was hypothesized positive social influence ...

The problem. This study measures kindergarten and first grade Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) reading, language, and composite scores for student cohorts. One group received kindergarten reading instruction through IBM's ...

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among test anxiety, academic achievement and age in Associate Degree Nursing students. To test the relationship among the variables, two hypotheses were posed. Employing ...

In the last few years, educators have questioned the concept of ability grouping. While many schools are still using homogeneous ability grouping of students believing that this is the best way for students to learn and ...

The problem. Mobility causes a substantial disruption in the lives of students and families. The consequences of relocation can be enduring. It seems important for school personnel to ascertain the extent of the problems ...

The problem. Colleges and universities experience limited success using traditional criteria for identifying academically at-risk students. This study used College Student Inventory, Nelson Denny Reading Test scores, and ...

Since its inception in 1837, the school superintendency has been the focus of significant attention from the educational research community. Superintendents face a wide spectrum of responsibilities that can challenge ...