| Title: |
Academic Achievement in Effective Schools |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Basque, Marc; Bouchamma, Yamina |
| Source: |
Alberta Journal of Educational Research. Fall 2013 59(3):503-519. |
| Availability: |
University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. 845 Education Centre South, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel: 780-492-7941; Fax: 780-492-0236; Web site: http://ajer.synergiesprairies.ca |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
17 |
| Publication Date: |
2013 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Academic Achievement; Effective Schools Research; Predictor Variables; Elementary School Mathematics; Questionnaires; Elementary School Teachers; Principals; Educational Practices; Regression (Statistics); Mathematics Achievement; Attendance; Instructional Effectiveness; School Effectiveness; Rural Urban Differences; Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: |
Canada |
| ISSN: |
0002-4805 |
| Abstract: |
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify predictors of achievement in mathematics in elementary schools in New Brunswick (Canada). Data Collection: Both teachers and school leaders (N = 111) completed a questionnaire on their practices and on school functioning. Findings: Multiple regression analyses revealed that the students' achievement in mathematics was determined by prior achievement, urban school attendance, and teaching quality. Implications: To counter the socioeconomic constraints on achievement in mathematics, taking a closer look at teaching quality represents a promising research area. The implications of this study on education policies and research are discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2014 |
| Access URL: |
http://ajer.synergiesprairies.ca/ajer/index.php/ajer/article/view/1233 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1031637 |
| Database: |
ERIC |