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Researchers from the Centre for Mathematical Research (CRM) and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have mathematically described the frequency of several dangerous phenomena according to their size with more precision than ever. Using new statistical tools, researchers have rigorously demonstrated how the frequency of earthquakes, hurricanes, torrential rains and meteorite impacts can be described with […]

UNIGE researchers have shown that our general knowledge about the world interferes with our ability to solve basic mathematical problems, even among experts in the field. Läs mer [EurekAlert!]

The Ministry of Education in France introduced a policy in 2002 that reduced class size to no more than 12 pupils in areas determined to have social difficulties and high proportions of at-risk pupils, called Zones d’Education Prioritaire (ZEP). In order to evaluate the effectiveness and usefulness of this policy, researcher Jean Ecalle and colleagues

45 skolor i skolor i Stockholms stad samarbetar så att alla elever i årskurs 4–9 som inte når målen i ett eller flera ämnen, eller gymnasiebehörighet i årskurs 9, erbjuds sommarskola. Ambitiösa och hårt arbetande elever, så beskriver läraren Thomas Arvidsson sina elever på Blackebergs gymnasieskola. Läs mer [Pedagog Stockholm]

The positive effects of a rich home learning environment during a child’s early years continue into adolescence and help improve test scores later in life, according to a new study published in School Effectiveness and School Improvement. Läs mer [EurekAlert!])

In this report, we summarize the results of a quantitative analysis that identifies districts in which students of color, as well as their White peers, have demonstrated extraordinary levels of academic achievement, measured by California’s new assessments in English language arts and mathematics, taking into account race and family income and education levels. These results