Students' perceptions of block versus traditional scheduling. This somewhat limited study was conducted on four high schools with experience in block scheduling. All schools were in the northwest Alabama region. The participants in the study were students randomly selected from the four schools. The students had experience in both block and regular scheduling.
Teachers use a greater number of strategies in block than in traditionally scheduled classes.
The greatest advantage of block scheduling for students is the ability to earn more credits for graduation. The instructional climate is improved with block scheduling. The greatest disadvantage in block scheduling is making up work missed. Despite the limitations of this study, these student reactions seem to offer encouragement to any school wishing to try block scheduling as a means of improving student achievement. Support services for capacity building in successful schools.