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Latino Performance In Rural Public Schools: Grades 3,6,12, Refugio Rochin, Steve Hampton, Javier Ekboir Jan 1995

Latino Performance In Rural Public Schools: Grades 3,6,12, Refugio Rochin, Steve Hampton, Javier Ekboir

Refugio I. Rochin

Using multiple regression analysis, we compare non-Latino vs Latino test scores in rural school districts (grades 3,6,12) to determine the "effects" of Latino concentration, English proficiency, socio-economic status and school funding. We find relatively better test results for Latinos as Latino concentration increases. We provide theoretical hypothesis for more study.


Food For Thought: Teacher Immediacy, Student Learning And Curvilinearity, Jamie Comstock, Elisa Rowell, John W. Bowers Jan 1995

Food For Thought: Teacher Immediacy, Student Learning And Curvilinearity, Jamie Comstock, Elisa Rowell, John W. Bowers

Jayne Marie Comstock

Discusses the relationship between teacher nonverbal immediacy and student cognitive, affective, and behavioral learning. Theoretical and methodological aspects; Experimental design groups; Similarity of intact groups; Manipulation check; Testing effects; Cognitive gain measurement.