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A Comparison of the Academic Achievement in Multigrade and Single-grade Elementary Church-school Classrooms Kindergarten-Grade 9A quasi-experimental design was used to statistically compare academic achievement among 277 students in single-grade and multigrade classrooms in the Pacific Northwest. Adjustments were made using analysis of covariance to help insure comparable group means.... -
A Comparison of the Academic Achievement of Seventh-day Adventist Elementary Students by School Type: The Influence of Teacher, Student, Parent, and School Variables Kindergarten-Grade 12Enrollment in Seventh-day Adventist schools is declining as is the number of schools and teachers. While there could be many reasons for this, one perception of SDA schools, held by parents, teachers, pastors, and school board members, is that students enrolled... -
A formal mentoring program and its relationship to academic success and retention rates of first-time freshman college students at Walla Walla University TertiaryProblem: For almost 160 years, researchers have studied freshman college students because attrition is heaviest during the first year. At Walla Walla University, statistics have shown that approximately 30% of each incoming freshman class will not return... -
A Painful Lesson of Failure Kindergarten-LifelongIn this article she suggests a variety of helpful, scripture-based tips for helping students avoid, deal with, and lessen the effects of failure. -
A Primer on Motivation Principles: Principles Old and New Kindergarten-Grade 12How can teachers motivate today -
Academic Achievement Among sixth-graders in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles (Protestant, Public Schools, Roman Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist) Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the academic achievement, as measured by the Standardized Achievement Test, of Seventh-day, Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Public school sixth-graders in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. This study also... -
Academic Dishonesty and Achievement Emotions Among International Students in Thailand Grade 9-Tertiary"The purpose of this study was to understand the association between academic dishonesty and achievement emotions. A survey was conducted among 129 international high school students. Results indicated that male students find academic dishonest behaviors... -
Advancement, Involvement, and Cooperation: 1995-2000 Report Eastern Africa Division Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Eastern African Division (EAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Interdepartmental Cooperation; Meetings and Programs;... -
Adventist Education in North America - How Do We Measure Up Academically? Kindergarten-Grade 12How do Adventist elementary and secondary schools measure up academically to their private and public school counterparts? CognitiveGenesis seeks to answer the question, 'What impact does Adventist education have on the academic performance of students?'... -
An Analysis of Spiritual Factors on Academic Achievement in Seventh-day Adventist Schools TertiaryThis study asked the question: Do spiritual factors impact academic achievement? The subjects in this study were all students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11, in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States and Bermuda, from 2006 to 2008. The compilation... -
An Open Letter to Academy Principals Grade 9-Grade 12Could too many extra-curricular activities interrupt the school day and student learning outcomes? The author makes an open call for academic excellence in this thought-provoking letter to principals and school administrators regarding scheduling and its influence... -
Are Standardized Tests Being Used Appropriately? Grade 3-Grade 12Standardized tests have traditionally been used to determine students' academic standing and grade level, rate school districts, set real estate prices, and even determine whether a teacher will be rehired. Are these appropriate uses for tests? Carol Hammond... -
Assessing Adventist Academics - A Mid-Point Update on CognitiveGenesis Kindergarten-Grade 12This article provides an interim overview of results of a 4 year study of academic achievement for grade 3-9 and 11 student attending Adventist schools in North America. Results indicate that "students in NAD schools are both achieving above the national... -
Breakfast for Academic Performance Kindergarten-Tertiary"Breakfast has long been shown to be an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But recent changes in society find ever larger numbers of individuals choosing not to eat in the morning. Studies show connections between breakfast eating and various aspects... -
Caring and Excellence - SUD Report 1990 Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Statistics showing growth are provided. The strengths of the education program are commitment, curricular strategies, community relations,... -
Cognitive Development and Learning Styles - Their Impact on Academic Performance Grade 9-LifelongThe cognitive development and learning styles of high school students at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León are examined as factors affecting their academic performance. The stratified random sample consisted of 374 students from 24 schools.... -
CognitiveGenesis (CG) - Assessing Academic Achievement and Cognitive Ability in Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12"CognitiveGenesis collected achievement and ability test data from 2006–2009 for all students in Seventh-day Adventist schools in North America. Students were above average in achievement compared to national norms and achieved above that predicted... -
CognitiveGenesis - Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors Contributing to Academic Success in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Key findings of the 2006-2009 CognitiveGenesis project were presented at the 2016 LEAD Conference. Here is a summary of the presentation. -
CognitiveGenesis Articles, Reports & Newsletters Grade 3-Grade 12Link to articles published, yearly reports, and newsletters disseminating findings from the four-year Cognitive Genesis study of North American Division Seventh-day Adventist elementary and secondary school students and their parents. -
Competitive sport, self-efficacy & academic achievement - a multiple regression analysis involving secondary school students in Seventh-day Adventist schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Physical activity and academic achievement are important and valued aspects of society. The present study investigated the relationship between involvement in competitive sport, self-efficacy beliefs and academic achievement in Adventist secondary school students.... -
Concept, Approach and Learning References in University Students TertiaryThe following study aims to describe the behavior of the variables; concept of learning and preference for courses and teaching, as well as the relationship between them and student performance. -
Differences in academic achievement of students involved in extracurricular activities in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States and Bermuda Grade 6-Grade 11This study examined differences in the academic performance of students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United Sates and Bermuda based on their level of involvement in school music organizations-- band or choir -- and school... -
Do We Hold Learning in Contempt? Kindergarten-Lifelong"At every level of the church's structure, education needs to be given the highest priority. To sacrifice academic quality is to cut at the very roots of responsible Christian education. To do it in the name of religion is shocking. Schweitzer was thinking... -
Do Your Students Have a Time Deficit? A Survey of Boarding Academies Grade 9-Grade 12Eugene Rau shares a recent study on time scheduling in Adventist boarding academies. Approximately 55 administrators and 2000 students in grades 10-12 were surveyed in the areas of homework, leisure time, sleep, health, and religious experiences. Possible... -
Educational Skills and Their Relationship to Academic Achievement and Dropout - An Exploratory Study Tertiary-LifelongThis paper aims to study the relationship between educational skills -abstract reasoning (AR), verbal reasoning (VR), speed and precision (VP), spelling and language (OL) and calculus (C)- and the academic performance of students in their first year of university.... -
Educational Tracking: A Democratic and Christian Dilemma Kindergarten-Grade 12Cheryl Simpson presents a historical overview of ability and achievement based curriculum tracking in American schools, and how this practice impacts students with special needs. Sub-headings include: Singling Out Gifted Students; Tracking and Special Education;... -
Exploratory study of the relationships between community building and the social, academic, and spiritual engagement at Antillean Adventist University TertiaryProblem: This research examined the students' sense of community building in a college and how such perceptions influenced academic, social, and spiritual engagement in a 4-year Christian university. Method: The study was an exploratory... -
Factors contributing to underachievement of students in a Junior Academy - a qualitative case study Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to qualitatively determine the related factors that contribute to the existence of underachievement. The participants were 3 subjects (underachieving students) and 14 informants (5 teachers, 6 peers, and 3 parents) from a selected... -
For Real Education Reform, Take a Cue from the Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12This report outlines highlights from the CognitiveGenesis study. Kido proposes that Adventist holistic curriculum is the key to greater student achievement. Link to this article on your school website, alert parents, pastors, and other stakeholders to this... -
Forming Partnerships Within Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongWalla Walla College President Sorensen advocates an increased commitment to partnerships within Adventist higher education. He suggests five barriers to partnerships that should be overcomes: distance; resistance to change; fear of additional work load; policy... -
Helping Students Take Control of Their Own Achievement Kindergarten-LifelongMost students and teachers recognize the relationship between effort and grades earned. However, many students place too much emphasis on 'native ability' and don't put as much effort into their studies as others. -
I Didn't Even Know I Liked You - Elementary Students Learn People Skills and Subject Matter Kindergarten-Grade 8This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning shows how students involved with cooperative learning not only master subject matter, but also learn social skills. One of the first steps the classroom teacher must take is to provide opportunities... -
In Celebration of Curiosity - The 'R'chaeology of Christian Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongChristian teachers are the foundation of Christian higher education and their lives should model responsible, redemptive, and relevant behaviors in how they relate to both students and academic material. Training students to think critically and reflectively,... -
Incidence of Work on the Academic Performance of University Students Tertiary-LifelongIn order to investigate the possible incidence of work and the number of weekly working hours on the academic performance of students, the academic performance of 206 male and female students, pupils and non-pupils, belonging to the Universidad Adventista... -
Influence of Self-Concept, Learning Strategies and Perception about the Teacher on the Academic Performance of Psychology Students. Tertiary-LifelongThe aim of this study was to establish the relationship between selfconcept, learning strategies and perceptions about teachers’ performance on academic performance of psychology students at UPeU. Design: non experimental, multivariate correlation type.... -
Is Summer Over Yet? Getting Students Excited about Learning - and School Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation provides meaningful and relevant learning experiences for students across the disciplines. Inspire students to own their academic journey with an attitude of empowerment. -
JAE Editorial: Global Trends in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongHumberto Rasi discusses several trends in Adventist education such as academic quality, parental involvement, teacher accountability, enrollment, spirituality and biblical values, service orientation, missionary service, strategic planning, innovation, and... -
JAE Index - Volume 65 Kindergarten-Grade 12This Index to Volume 65 of the Journal of Adventist Education lists all articles and other published items for 2002-2003, except the 'Of Interest to Teachers' column. -
Making Special Education a Reality Kindergarten-Grade 12Mallery writes about the need for special education programs within Adventist schools. She shares the development and implementation process of the Basic Education Support Team (BEST) program at La Sierra SDA Elementary School in Riverside, California. Mallery... -
Mindset, Perseverance, and Learning Kindergarten-Grade 8In addition to finding a positive correlation between self-control and grit, this study “found that growth mindset, self-control and grit can all play a part in helping students to achieve academically in primary schools.” -
Mission Environment: Using the World As A Lesson Book Kindergarten-Grade 12Direct experience equals authentic learning when teachers risk taking learning activities beyond the classroom walls. In support of outdoor education, Jean Lomino presents personal experiences with project based learning and outdoor education and shows how... -
Mission Realized - Observations on Creating a Unique Academic Program Grade 9-TertiaryLearn how the International Rescue and Relief Program operates at Union College and how to start such an academic program on your campus. -
Nutrition and academic achievement - Are they related? Grade 9-TertiaryThe food we eat provides energy needed for all the body systems to function at optimum levels. Every organ and function of the body requires adequate nutrition and energy. Body cells, including those that are part of the brain, need nutrients and energy for... -
Partnerships - Connecting Parent Involvement and Student Achievement Kindergarten-Grade 12According to Norman Powell, "If Adventist schools are to continue to offer students superior education, they must actively recruit parents to participate in every aspect of school life." Student achievement is more dependent on parental participation... -
Perception of Parental Educational Style, Academic Performance and Intrinsic Religiosity in Middle School Students Grade 5-Grade 8This research sought to determine if there are significant effects of parental educational style, as perceived by the children, on academic performance and intrinsic religiosity in students of Professor Ignacio Carrillo Franco High School, Montemorelos University,... -
Personality Types, Preferred Learning Modalities, and College Majors of Students in Luzon Tertiary"This study investigated the relationship of personality types, perceptual learning styles, and the choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in North Philippines.... -
Personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of major of college students in Luzon TertiaryThis study investigated the relationship of personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in Luzon. Respondents answered... -
Physical Activity and Academic Achievement Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation includes research regarding physical activity and academic achievement. Discussion includes the impact of physical activity on student attention and behavior. Information on practical ways that teachers can incorporate... -
Potentials Kindergarten-Grade 12Faith development resources to help administrators and teachers assess their endeavors to nurture the faith of their students. These concise documents provide practical, step by step methods to establish, support and deepen specific areas of faith maturity.... -
Racial identity and academic achievement in African Americans TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to test a resiliency model of academic achievement among African American college students. Using Brofenbrenner's (1986) ecological model as a theoretical framework, it was expected that microsystem environmental factors (parental... -
Relationship between multiple intelligences and academic achievement of grade six pupils in Northern Luzon Mission Kindergarten-Grade 12The study explored the relationship of multiple intelligences to the academic achievement of grade six pupils in Northern Luzon Mission. The theory developed by Howard Gardner was the basis of the theoretical concept. Data were obtained from 310... -
Relationship of the Entrance Exam with Delay, Dropout and Academic Performance in the Medical Career at the Universidad Adventista del Plata Tertiary-LifelongIn this study, the association between the entrance exam and the delay, dropout and academic performance of medical graduates who entered the program during the period 1994 to 1999 (n = 352) was studied. A significant association was found between delay and... -
Scholastic Olympics Make Learning Fun Kindergarten-Grade 8Dorothy Eaton Watts describes how to organize Scholastic Olympics in the classroom. Events discussed include: Worships, Bible Broad Jump, Handwriting High Jump, Story Telling, Listening Lightweight Championship, Math Marathon, Math Meter Run, Crossword Steeplechase,... -
Secondary Recruiting in Seventh-day Adventist Elementary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Turner's notes from his presentation on effective recruiting strategies for Seventh-day Adventist elementary schools. -
Selected Factors Influencing Academic Success of First-Year Students in Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Schools in Rwanda Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to examine what selected factors may be related to the academic success or failure of first-year students in Rwandese Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools. Results showed that first-year secondary-school success apparently... -
Small Schools - How Effective Are the Academics? Kindergarten-Grade 10Results of the CognitiveGenesis project show that developmental standard score growth per year is higher in smaller schools. A graph shows specific findings. Other educational research confirms the CognitiveGenesis analysis that multigrade classes, small classes,... -
Socioeconomic and Educational Factors Influencing School Performance in a Sample of Sixth Graders in Costa Rica Grade 6-Tertiary"We studied the academic performance of 1,320 students enrolled in 1999 in the sixth grade in schools of the Regional Directorate of Education of San José, Costa Rica. Using correlational, simple and multivariate analyses of variance and multiple... -
Strategies for Making Any Classroom Extraordinary Kindergarten-Grade 12While all children may not be gifted, in the strict sense of the word, gifted education may be good for all children. Taylor shares ten hallmarks of successful gifted education programs that can make any school extraordinary. Topics include: Curriculum Compacting;... -
Student Achievement Resource List Kindergarten-Grade 12This list links to resources and studies about raising student success and achievement. -
Student Success: How to Help Your Child - A Primer for Parents Kindergarten-Grade 12What can parents do to help their children succeed? Ed Christian provides a practical discussion of how teachers and parents can work together to help students be successful. Special emphasis is given to the role of the parents, however. Christian suggests... -
Study Habits in Students Belonging to the Adventist Educational System in Chile - Second Report TertiaryThe results of the study focused on descriptive aspects according to the faculty to which the participating university students belonged. The results showed that students from the faculty of theology are those who dedicate more time on average to study. -
Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personnel - A Guide for Principals and Supervisors Kindergarten-Grade 12This document examines the role and function of both principals and conference supervisors. Included is discussion on strategies for supervision of teachers in small schools, the role of the teaching principal/teacher, and how to facilitate teacher empowerment.... -
The Christ-Centered, Character-Driven School Kindergarten-Grade 12By default, much of the responsibility for teaching values, morals, and ethics has been passed on to schools. Schools, therefore, must become more intentional in teaching and nurturing moral development. This article addresses how schools, along with home... -
The Effects of Health and Wellness on Academic Achievement and Cognitive Ability in Students Attending Seventh-day Adventist Schools Grade 3-Grade 8"Healthful living has been a cornerstone of Seventh-day Adventist belief and practice almost from the very beginning of the church's history. The problem was that no one had studied the role healthful practices play in Seventh-day Adventist education... -
The effects of maternal parenting style and religious commitment on self-regulation, academic achievement, and risk behavior among African-American parochial college students TertiaryThis study explored relations between religiosity, both parent and student, and maternal parenting style and student academic self-regulation, academic achievement, and risk behavior among African-American youth attending a parochial college. Eighty-five students... -
The Excellence in Education Movement - An Adventist Response Kindergarten-LifelongProvides a brief summary of educational reforms promoted by the National Commission on Excellence in Education during the 1980s, and shares an Adventist perspective on achieving excellence in education. Reforms discussed include: The Paideia Proposal; Making... -
The Formation and Enactment of Teacher Expectations of Student Achievement in Private Schooling Kindergarten-Grade 12"This study examined how teachers form expectations of the students they teach and how their self-reported behaviours in the classroom reflect these expectations. This qualitative study, theoretically informed by phenomenological hermeneutic inquiry,... -
The Impact of Spirituality on Academic Performance Tertiary"Many studies have suggested that spirituality has a positive effect on academic performance. This small study reviews literature on performance and spirituality, and compares students’ attributions of the causes of their academic success or failure... -
The Library: A Window of Opportunity Kindergarten-LifelongHow does the school library contribute to the mission of the school and open windows to a world of ideas, culture, dreams, and faith? Annette Melgosa shows how the library supports the philosophy of Adventist education. -
The Relationship Between Parent Status and the Home Learning Environment Self-esteem and Academic Achievement of Fifth to Eighth Grade Students from Ohio Conference Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The social issues at the end of the 20P century have not left the Seventh-day Adventist church untouched. This present study sought to determine the differences that may exist between one- and two-parent students in the area of home learning... -
The Relationship Between Students' Perceptions of the Teaching and Learning Process and Academic Performance in Science of Seventh and Eighth Graders Enrolled in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated student perceptions of 7th and 8th grade Adventist science education programs and their relationship to achievement in science as defined by performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Findings revealed that students held generally... -
The relationship of faith maturity and religious attitude to academic performance and satisfaction with life TertiaryThis study investigated the relationship of faith maturity and religious attitude to academic performance and satisfaction with life among senior college students of Adventist tertiary schools in the Philippines. The subjects were 500 senior students from... -
The Samaritan Educator Kindergarten-LifelongEpperson shares a parable of teaching drawn from the story of the Good Samaritan. The injured traveler is seen as a young person who has lost his way spiritually. The two who pass him by are seen as educators who have admirable goals but who don't seize the... -
Time for Bed 0-2 years-LifelongThis article explains why proper sleep is so important for children and adults. -
Tips - Seven Recommendations You Can Give Every Parent Kindergarten-Grade 12This article provides seven simple but vital suggestions teachers can make to help parents enhance the possibilities of their child's success in school. -
VG1 Measuring Quality in Adventist Schools - A Review of Valuegenesis Kindergarten-LifelongThis is a report of the Valuegenesis study of Adventist school students in Grades 6-12 which focused on school quality. In addition to an interpretation and overview of the results, the authors present good news, mixed news, and bad news, from positive perceptions... -
What Adventist Colleges are Looking for in Academy Graduates Tertiary-LifelongThis article shared the top 10 traits identified by faculty polled at Pacific Union College, Southern Adventist University, and La Sierra University, in 2006. Essential traits for college success were listed as: proficiency in the fundamental tools of reading,...