Tag: academics

Study suggests childhood sibling dynamics may predict differences in college education

From the Penn State press release: The effects of sibling relationships may go beyond childhood bickering and bonding, according to Penn State researchers who found that these relationships may predict… Read more »

Study suggests PTSD may increase risk of academic difficulties

From the Penn State press release: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by traumatic military experiences is associated with feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness and/or guilt. New Penn State research is… Read more »

Study suggests popular ‘growth mindset’ educational interventions aren’t very effective

From the Michigan State University press release: A new study co-authored by researchers at Michigan State University and Case Western Reserve University found that “growth mindset interventions,” or programs that… Read more »

Study suggests children’s language skills affect academic performance

From the University of Washington press release: Research shows that the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten — in basic math, reading, even friendship and cooperation — the… Read more »

Study suggests teacher hostility can damage children’s learning potential

From the Taylor & Francis Group press release: Teachers who antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism, or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, a new study… Read more »

Study suggests changing students’ attitudes to mathematics improves test scores

From the Frontiers press release: A free ‘massive, open, online course’ (MOOC) designed to change students’ attitudes towards mathematics makes them more engaged in class — leading to significantly higher… Read more »

Study suggests music lessons improve children’s cognitive skills, academic performance

From the Frontiers press release: Structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s cognitive abilities — including language-based reasoning, short-term memory, planning and inhibition — which lead to improved academic performance. Published… Read more »

Study suggests grouping students into ability-based sets holds back less able pupils

From the Taylor & Francis Group press release: Students classed as less able are being hindered by being grouped into ability-based sets, according to new research published today in the Cambridge… Read more »

Study suggests imagining a successful future can help students overcome everyday difficulties

From the Springer press release: Having a clear picture in mind of what their future will look like can motivate students to keep going despite the challenges of college life…. Read more »