ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Effectiveness of a Suggested Program Based on Combining the Direct and the Indirect Strategies on Developing the EFL Al-Azhr Secondary School Students' Strategic Competence Skills
Author: Elshirbini Abdel-fattah Al-Ashrii, Ismail Ibrahim
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Program Effectiveness,Secondary School Students,Females,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Communicative Competence (Languages),Speech Skills,Communication Strategies,Direct Instruction,Integrated Activities,Teaching Methods,Pretests Posttests

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of using a suggested program based on integrating the direct and indirect approaches on developing Strategic Competence skills of EFL secondary school students. The study adopted the experimental design. One group was an experimental group (using the suggested program) and another group worked as the control group (using the traditional method). The sample of the study contained (60) first year secondary school students in Satamooni institute for girls. They were randomly assigned to experimental group (N = 30) and control group (N = 30). Subjects of the experimental group were instructed by the present researcher using the suggested program based on integration between the direct and indirect approaches, whereas, the control group subjects received the regular EFL curriculum. Both groups were presented pre and post speaking test. The present study included a speaking skills test, prepared by the researcher, and based on a Strategic competence components required for secondary school students. The researcher prepared a program based on the integration of the two approaches.  Findings of the study revealed that students' strategic competence improved as a result of using the program based on integrating the direct and indirect approaches of teaching conversation. Results of the present study showed that the suggested program based on combining the direct and the indirect Strategies improved students' speaking skills and strategic competence. Thus, it was observed that the students who were the sample of the study enjoyed the conversations. Finally, the study carried important implications and suggestions for further research. Appended are: (1) A speaking test for first year secondary school students; (2) Strategic competence skills; (3) Names of the jury members of the conversation skills test &amp; the conversion skills list. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
The Effect of a Training Program for Arabic and English Teachers in Al-Azhar Based on the First Package of the Project Zero in Egypt on the Students' Writing Performance: An Experimental Study as a Part of the Egyptian Project Zero
Author: Abdel-Badea Rodwan Salama, Gomaa
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Language Teachers,English Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Inservice Teacher Education,Program Effectiveness,Process Approach (Writing),Writing Skills,Secondary School Students,Females,Semitic Languages,English (Second Language),Writing Tests,Pretests Posttests

The present study aimed at identifying the necessary writing skills for the second year secondary stage students in Al-Azhar institutes through implementing the second part in the first package of the Egyptian Zero project. These skills are necessary for writing compositions for the second year in Arabic as their mother tongue and in English as a foreign. In this study, this part in the first package is the second and it is called Process-Oriented Approach. A teacher training program was used to develop the students' writing skills, improve their achievement and comprehension in writing section. To achieve these purposes, the study designed activities based on process-oriented approach strategy for the teachers of Arabic and the teachers of English in Al-Azhar institutes. In addition, a Teacher's Guide was prepared to help English language teachers handle writing skill through the process-oriented approach stages. The study made use of two Pre-Post Performance Writing Tests to measure the students' development in the writing skills, holistic and analytic scoring rubrics. These instruments were used after implementing the teacher training program. Then the teachers applied what they have learnt in their classes. The research adopted the experimental design. Two classes were assigned to be the experimental group, studying writing through the process-oriented approach stages (one class is in Arabic and another is in English). Another class was assigned to be the control group, studying through the traditional method. Results of the present study showed that students felt that. Students involving in such vivid process-oriented approach stages improved their performance, achievement and writing skills. Thus, it was observed that the students who were the sample of the study enjoyed writing. In addition, Process-Oriented Approach was effective in developing the writing skills of the students. Appended are: (1) National Examination Format; (2) Questionnaire; (3) Sample Writing Process Assessment Checklist; (4) Pre-Test on Writing; (5) Post-Test on Writing; (6) Marking Scale for Graders' Evaluation; and (7) Marking Sheet (for graders' evaluation).
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. South Dakota
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of South Dakota. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. Ohio
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of Ohio. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. Oregon
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of Oregon. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. Rhode Island
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of Rhode Island. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. North Dakota
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of North Dakota. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. Oklahoma
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of Oklahoma. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. North Carolina
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of North Carolina. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. Pennsylvania
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of Pennsylvania. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. New York
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of New York. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]
The Reality of College Readiness, 2012. South Carolina
Author: ACT, Inc.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,Academic Standards,Benchmarking,College Bound Students,College Curriculum,College Entrance Examinations,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Enrollment,Enrollment Trends,High School Graduates,Influences,Postsecondary Education,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,School Holding Power,Scores,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Student Behavior,Student College Relationship,Student Mobility,Student Interests,Two Year Colleges

Annually, ACT provides each state with &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness,&quot; a report that details the college readiness of students who took the ACT[R] test. This report is a companion to &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness.&quot; This paper traces the college enrollment, retention, re-enrollment, and migration patterns of the 2010 ACT-tested high school graduates in the state of South Carolina. It also provides a snapshot of the impact that benchmark-meeting behavior has on those patterns and, ultimately, on success in college. ACT's research on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college courses resulted in the establishment of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks. These benchmarks are ACT subject area scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers and retention recommendations for institutional practice. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [For related report, &quot;The Condition of College &amp; Career Readiness, 2012,&quot; see ED534761.]