A recent study by researchers at various universities shows that young children who play a game called the Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders task tend to perform better in both literacy and mathematics. The researchers said this activity is similar to Simon Says and demands that students use their self-regulation skills, which includes the ability to pay attention, follow […]
Technology can be used to jumpstart a career
In the era of technology, there are many ways for people to look for jobs. For example, ClickZ, a marketing news website, recommends that individuals use the social networking site LinkedIn to land their next position. Once users create a LinkedIn account, they can click the tab titled "jobs" on the top of the […]
Taking a personality test can help couples work out problems
According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, many arguments among couples arise because one individual is an extrovert while the other is an introvert. While most people think that introverts are shy and extroverts are outgoing, the difference between the two is actually in the way that they process information. Psychologists […]
Study shows that the brain can hold onto specific details over time
Researchers from McMaster University found that when individuals use perceptual learning they are able to recall very specific information from what they learned one to two years earlier. The team of researchers defined perceptual learning as using visual and abstract patterns. In order to arrive at this conclusion, researchers asked participants to identify one […]
Delivery method does not affect IQ test scores
Parents who wanted to enroll their children in California’s Dry Creek School District were surprised to find that one of the questions on their application asked how their children were delivered, the Daily Mail reports. Mothers who answered "caesarean section" were then required to explain why this procedure was performed. Although some individuals speculated that […]
Researchers hope study results can lead to higher IQ test scores
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that the left and right hemispheres of the brain store information separately, Science News reports. Researchers hope this information can lead to the creation of techniques for boosting memory capacity, which is significant because working memory ability can affect IQ test […]
Early childhood education can improve future well-being
A recent study by researchers from the Human Capital Research Collaborative and the University of Minnesota shows that the quality of education that children receive when they are young greatly impacts their adulthood. In order to obtain these results, researchers used the Chicago Longitudinal Study. The professionals analyzed more than 1,400 people whose lives […]
Could library support ultimately affect student performance?
Many arguments have taken place over the amount of money that school systems receive and how a lack of funds could hinder student potential. While many feel as though financial backing for books and teachers are what indicates high student performance, a new study from Mansfield University is suggesting that the amount of money […]
Hiring on the rise for college graduates
As graduation ceremonies appear to be kicking off left and right, many students approaching the podium are wondering what their chances of finding a job in this economy are like. However, recent surveys have suggested that the hiring of college graduates is on the upswing. According to the Sacramento Bee, more than four in 10 […]
Illinois-based school moves gifted students into a self-contained program at a new facility
Officials from West Aurora School District, which is located in Illinois, recently announced that some gifted children from its sixth grade class will be moved to a new school, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The children will be moved to a self-contained gifted program for about 30 children at Jewel Middle School. Officials told the […]