11 Introduction The idea of using games to engage students in the process of active learning is not new. Over the past several years‚ educators have been increasingly incorporating various games into their teaching curriculum in an effort to create a fun and engaging learning environment for students. Although this can be very challenging and time consuming‚ interactive‚ collaborative and competitive games tend to motivate and encourage student participation in the learning process. Over the years
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that advanced teacher training does not make a difference in student achievement. In fact‚ Professor William Sanders of the University of Tennessee argues persuasively that "the single most dominant factor affecting student academic gain is teacher effect."1 However‚ little statistical research is available for evaluating which type of training and teaching degree has the best effect on student achievement. As the demand for higher academic achievement and accountability in public education grows‚ it
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The Effects of Drinking Behavior on College Students’ Academic Performance Abstract This study investigated the relationship between college students’ academic performance and their drinking behaviors. It was hypothesized that higher alcohol intake levels would be related to lower GPA. In the experiment‚ 28 Psychology students took an online survey which examined their level of alcohol intake in reference to their current grades. Current grades were measured by GPA and alcohol intake was
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Background of the Study This research is all about the relationship between varsity players and their academic performances in Mathematics‚ English and in Science. Varsity players play a good role in schools. They represent our school to compete with other schools. They promote friendship to other students and they help promote the school. It also helps build socialization. Getting good grades is important as well. One should not exist without the other because life is not all about sports. It’s
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in academics may be determined by the grades that a student earns for a period of learning has been done. It is believed that a grade is a primary factor that indicates of such learning. If a student earns high grades it is concluded that they may also have learned a lot while low grades indicate lesser learning. However‚ many experiences and studies found out that there are also several factors that would affect the grades. It has been interplay of three factors the Behavior towards Academic task
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Title: FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED STUDENTS FROM BROKEN FAMILY OF OLIVAREZ COLLEGE‚ PARANAQUE CITY: A BASIS FOR STRENGHTENING THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM Buagas‚ Joana Melevo‚ John Jeckel Nama‚ Marie Clerizz Nietes‚ Chinky Barbie Wong‚ Ivy Russell Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Dr. Milagros Gundran Researchers: Degree: Adviser: This study was conducted to the selected first year college students who belong in a broken family at Olivarez College. The researchers chose
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factual knowledge only. The teacher adopted an authoritarian attitude. The facts learnt by children were tested from time to time but such tests were neither concerned with conceptual understanding nor effective performance. The main emphasis was on testing memory. A long time intervened between the child’s response and the teacher’s reinforcement. The teacher very often used the lecture method which was not much effective for meaningful learning. The teacher did not use other visual material to supplement
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The Relationship between Students and Teachers If students have a better relationship with their teachers‚ then they will have a better time in class. There are many reasons why I choose to do this observation. One reason is because many students feel as if their teacher does not understand them. However‚ in the observation that I am about to describe‚ students who connect better with their teacher have a better time in class. In my class I observed how my classmates interact with their teacher
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Survey Questionnaire Dear Respondents This survey has been undertaken as a terminal requirement for the subject RESEARCH. The proponent would like to study the Factors Affecting the Study Habits of Bachelor of Science in Finance Students in University of Makati as perceived by the Fourth Yr. Students‚ Academic Yr. 2010-2011. Please read the instructions carefully and answer the questions based on your own personal views. The questionnaire will not take more than 20 minutes to complete
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September 2014 Student Debt The Gallop poll studies the link between student debt and long term challenges a college graduate faces. The poll shows that those with more student debt tend to have more difficulties in four out of five categories of well-being. The four categories of well-being include community‚ physical‚ purpose and financial. This topic is important to society today because it is now becoming harder to afford a full college education so students are turning to student loans which
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