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Early learning experiences, school entry skills and later mathematics achievement in South Africa
South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2019 Background: The acquired skill set prior to school entry has emerged as an important issue in research and policy internationally. Much evidence exists advocating the importance of early numeracy and literacy skills in later academic achievement and ...
Margaretha M. Visser +2 more
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Supporting children with challenging behaviour through a nurture group approach [PDF]
, 2011 This survey examines the use of nurture groups and related provision in a small sample of 29 infant, first and primary schools. Nurture groups are small, structured teaching groups for pupils showing signs of behavioural, social or emotional difficulties,
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British Journal of Developmental Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Acquiring mathematical competence is essential to independent living. In this study, we investigated the mathematics profile in young people with Down syndrome (DS), and the relations between foundational and more complex mathematics skills.
Su Morris +2 more
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Final Report from the Primary phase: pre-school, school and family influences on children’s development during Key Stage 2 (7-11) [PDF]
, 2008 The Effective Pre-school and Primary Education project (EPPE 3-11) is Europe’s largest longitudinal study, which uses multi-level modelling to investigate the effects of pre-school and primary education on pupils’ developmental outcomes.
Melhuish, Edward C. +4 more
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British Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Previous research has shown that testing differs significantly from other classroom activities and is associated with heightened negative emotions and lower levels of positive emotions. However, relatively little is known about students' emotions surrounding testing, particularly in higher‐stakes assessment settings. Aims This study
Reetta Kyynäräinen +5 more
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British Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Executive functions (EFs) are critical in school and closely linked to academic achievement and learning‐related behaviours (LRBs). LRBs encompass the ability to adapt to school demands, including concentration, adherence to rules, and autonomy.
Carlotta Rivella, Paola Viterbori
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British Journal of Learning Disabilities, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background People with intellectual disabilities face significant health disparities and often encounter barriers in accessing healthcare services. Although research supports the need for reasonable adjustments to improve healthcare access for this population, implementation in acute healthcare settings remains limited.
Owen Doody +5 more
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Canadian Review of Sociology/Revue canadienne de sociologie, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Gender segregation is a persistent form of labour market inequality, though patterns differ across time and economic sectors. Focusing on the care economy and the technology sector, we examine longitudinal trends in gender distributions for educational credentials and occupational participation.
Neil Guppy +3 more
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Adult numeracy: a review of research [PDF]
, 2009 This report provides an overview of existing research on adult numeracy, with a strong focus on the United Kingdom but also including other countries.
Carpentieri, J.D. +2 more
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Relating adults' lives and learning: participation and engagement in different settings [PDF]
, 2006 This report shows how an understanding of language, literacy andnumeracy as social practices can help practitioners to take account oflearners' lives.
Appleby, Yvon +4 more
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