Shanghai boys to learn how not to lose masculinity
April 24th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, April 24 (IANS) A school in the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai has set up an experimental "boys only" class, as in many schools girls outnumber boys and get better ... Read more...
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Harvard Asian-American discrimination probe ends
February 24th, 2012 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) US civil rights investigators have closed an investigation into whether Harvard and Princeton universities discriminate against Asian Americans in admissions after an Indian-American student withdrew his ... Read more...
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7-hour sleep helps high school students do better
February 13th, 2012 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) High school students seem to do better in studies when they have seven hours of sleep, rather than nine recommended by federal guidelines, a study reveals."We're ... Read more...
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Indian-American student triggers Harvard probe
February 3rd, 2012 - 11:53 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) A complaint from an Indian-American student who was near the top of his high school class but was rejected by both Harvard and Princeton universities has ... Read more...
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Hussey backs Hughes to put lean phase behind
December 6th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 6 (IANS) Australian opener Phillip Hughes might be struggling for form but teammate Michael Hussey feels the fellow southpaw will be amongst the runs very soon.Hughes is the ... Read more...
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Software that tracks your child, identifies right career
November 13th, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 (IANS) It can identify the right career for your child, tell you when he's mischievously missing from the class and message you his test scores as soon ... Read more...
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Smartest five percent contribute hugely to economies
March 20th, 2011 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 20 (IANS) An analysis of test scores from 90 countries found that the intelligence of the smartest five percent made a big contribution to the strength of their ... Read more...
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Negative classroom environment harmful for kids’ mental health
March 9th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 9 (ANI): A new study has found that children in classrooms with inadequate material resources and children whose teachers feel they are not respected by colleagues exhibit more mental health ... Read more...
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Text messaging ‘boosts kids’ spelling skills’
January 21st, 2011 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 21 (ANI): Mobile phone text messaging can improve kids' spelling skills, a new research has suggested.Academics from Coventry University have claimed that the use of 'textisms' can improve literacy among ... Read more...
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Writing about worries can combat test anxiety and improve performance
January 14th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): University of Chicago scientists have shown that students can combat test anxiety and improve performance by writing about their worries immediately before the exam begins.The study found ... Read more...
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Long-term exposure to pesticides linked to dementia
December 2nd, 2010 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): A new research has suggested that long-term exposure to pesticides may be linked to the development of dementia.The authors base their findings on 614 vineyard workers in ... Read more...
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‘Major talent for Indian IT industry untapped’
November 11th, 2010 - 11:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The majority of talent for the IT industry lies in tier-II colleges and cities which are partially or completely ignored by companies for fresher placements in India, ... Read more...
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Honesty is always the best policy for job seekers
November 2nd, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 2 (ANI): Looking for a job? Don't lie on your resume, suggests a new study, which found honesty pays off for job seekers.When job applicants were warned that a ... Read more...
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‘Under pressure’ North satisfied with his timely century
October 11th, 2010 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 11 (ANI): Australia's No.6 batsman Marcus North, who after his recent form slump was walking on the razor's edge, seems to have cemented his place in the sqaud for ... Read more...
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Teachers Caught Tampering With Test Scores
June 14th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 14, 2010 (Pen Men at Work: Several teachers of the ‘Normandy Crossing Elementary School’ were seen resigning in disgrace as the news of tampering with the test results were ... Read more...
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Pressurized teachers caught tampering with test scores
June 14th, 2010 - 7:33 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Houston, Jun 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a shocking development, it was found that the teachers are often under undue pressure and they tamper with the test scores of their students for ... Read more...
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Tampering Of Test Scores By Teachers Causes Concern
June 14th, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Houston, June 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Normandy Crossing Elementary School has been in the limelight for reasons that it can hardly be proud of.A number of employees of the school ... Read more...
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Cochlear implants ‘less beneficial’ for the elderly
May 18th, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Cochlear implants are less beneficial for older adults as compared to younger patients who have similar levels of hearing impairment before surgery, according to a report.The study has ... Read more...
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Telling lies gets higher grades, say Chinese
May 14th, 2010 - 10:28 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 14 (IANS) A majority of Chinese people say they lie about their real life experiences, while almost half of them say lying helps get better grades in school.Many students "fictionalise" ... Read more...
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Collingwood predicts big score from KP soon
January 13th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg, Jan.13 (ANI): England all-rounder Paul Collingwood believes England's best bat Kevin Pietersen is due for a big score sooner than later.Coming to the defence of an embattled Pietersen, Collingwood described Pietersen ... Read more...
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Schoolteacher’s pay linked to student’s performance
November 9th, 2009 - 8:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Illinois, Nov 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a very radical step, teachers in Evanston- Skokie School District 65 will be evaluated and their pay will be decided on the results of their students.In ... Read more...
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Praising kids too much could lead to performance anxiety
October 22nd, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 22 (ANI): Too much praise could lead to performance anxiety and sap motivation in kids, warns expert.While talking about a US study, author, TV producer and educator Dr Patricia Edgar ... Read more...
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Children’s exposure to lead linked to lower test scores
October 20th, 2009 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) Exposure to lead in early childhood impairs performance on reading tests among minority and low-income children, according to a new study.
The analysis showed that children already at the ... Read more...
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Small classes can boost low achievers’ grades
October 15th, 2009 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that studying in small classes can give an extra boost to low-achieving students and significantly improve their test scores.The research led by Michigan ... Read more...
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Jeb Bush praises Barack Obama on his education reforms
October 11th, 2009 - 7:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Oct 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush praised President Obama whole-heartedly for his education reforms.
President Barack Obama is supporting merit pay, which would radically change the ... Read more...
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Men with regular features less prone to mental decline in old age
August 10th, 2009 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 10 (ANI): A new piece of research suggests that men who have regular features are likely to stay in better mental shape throughout their lives.Published in the journal Evolution ... Read more...
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How to reduce cheating among students
August 9th, 2009 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 9 (ANI): Cheating among students is reaching 'epidemic' proportions. In some studies, up to 80 percent of high-achieving high school students and 75 percent of college students admit to cheating. ... Read more...
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Fatigue during longer high-pressure tests not detrimental to performance
June 1st, 2009 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 1 (ANI): A study report issued by the American Psychological Association says that spending hours taking a high-pressure aptitude test may cause a person to feel mentally fatigued, but it ... Read more...
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Too much fast food makes kids ’stupid’
May 23rd, 2009 - 1:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 23 (ANI): Eating too much fast food can ruin your kid's performance at school, concludes a new study.The study, which involved 5,500 primary school children, found that pupils achieved lower ... Read more...
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Chewing gum can boost teens’ academic performance
April 23rd, 2009 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): A new study has given students the perfect excuse to chew gum in classrooms: the "mouth-exerciser" can boost academic performance of teenagers.That's the conclusion of a new research ... Read more...
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Studying without playtime may stunt kids overall development, says expert
February 13th, 2009 - 3:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Parents who prefer traditional classroom-style learning to playtime in preschool and kindergarten may actually be stunting the overall development of their children, says a University of Illinois ... Read more...
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Meet the teacher who literally adds rhythm to arithmetic!
December 16th, 2008 - 6:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 16 (ANI): A California teacher has found a new way to make his students learn their algebra well by adding rhythm to the numbers.After having faced much difficulty with ... Read more...
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High school social skills help people earn more than better grades
October 16th, 2008 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 16 (ANI): A new study from University of Illinois has found that high school students with good social skills are likely to earn more than their counterparts with similar ... Read more...
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Excess of maths homework may not improve students test scores
August 19th, 2008 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): When it comes to math, piling on the homework may not work for all students, say a group of researchers.The researchers found that large pile of assignments ... Read more...
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Sugary snacks may improve kids concentration
July 13th, 2008 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 13 (ANI): Forget peaceful environment or meditation, for sugary drinks and snacks are more than enough to boost your kids concentration while studying.Thats the conclusion of a new study, ... Read more...
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