Tag: school

Study suggests anti-bullying efforts should be tailored to victims’ needs

From the University of Illinois press release via HealthCanal: Girls with poor self-control become as physically aggressive as the average boy when they’re bullied, suggests a new study by psychologists… Read more »

Study suggests kids with behavioural issues more likely to bully or be bullied

From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln press release by Steve Smith via HealthCanal: Students receiving special-education services for behavioral disorders and those with more obvious disabilities are more likely to be… Read more »

Study suggests immediate rewards for good scores can boost student performance

From the University of Chicago press release via EurekAlert!: Test performance can improve dramatically if students are offered rewards just before they are given standardized tests and if they receive… Read more »

Study suggests knowledge of fractions and long division predicts long-term math success

From the Carnegie Mellon University press release via Physorg: From factory workers to Wall Street bankers, a reasonable proficiency in math is a crucial requirement for most well-paying jobs in… Read more »