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Teaching approach and success in A-level biology: comparing student attainment in context-based, concept-based and mixed approaches to teaching A-level biology. Report to the Nuffield Foundation. York: Department of Education, University of York (2013)
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Braund, M., Bennett, J., Hampden-Thompson, G., & Main, G. (2013). Teaching approach and success in A-level biology: comparing student attainment in context-based, concept-based and mixed approaches to teaching A-level biology. Report to the Nuffield Foundation. York: Department of Education, University of York. University of York

UNRWA school dropout: an agency wide study (2013)
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Hampden-Thompson, G. (2013). UNRWA school dropout: an agency wide study. United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

This report presents the findings of an agency wide study of drop out of students in UNRWA schools, both at elementary and preparatory levels. The study was undertaken by UNRWA educationalists in the five Fields of its operation, led by the Education... Read More about UNRWA school dropout: an agency wide study.

Do parental involvement interventions increase attainment? A review of the evidence (2013)
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Gorard, S., & See, B. (2013). Do parental involvement interventions increase attainment? A review of the evidence. [No known commissioning body]

This briefing paper summarises a review of the evidence linking interventions to improve parental engagement in their children’s education with improved attainment. The review illustrates that there is not yet enough evidence that any intervention wi... Read More about Do parental involvement interventions increase attainment? A review of the evidence.

The Sutton Trust - Education Endowment Foundation Teaching and Learning Toolkit (2013)
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Higgins, S., Katsipataki, M., Kokotsaki, D., Coleman, R., Major, L., & Coe, R. (2013). The Sutton Trust - Education Endowment Foundation Teaching and Learning Toolkit. [No known commissioning body]

The Sutton Trust-EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit is an accessible summary of educational research which provides guidance for teachers and schools on how to use their resources to improve the attainment of disadvantaged pupils. The Toolkit currentl... Read More about The Sutton Trust - Education Endowment Foundation Teaching and Learning Toolkit.

The arts and achievement in at-risk youth: findings from four longitudinal studies (2012)
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Catterall, J. S., Dumais, S. A., & Hampden-Thompson, G. (2012). The arts and achievement in at-risk youth: findings from four longitudinal studies. National Endowment for the Arts

This report examines the academic and civic behavior outcomes of teenagers and young adults who have engaged deeply with the arts in or out of school. In several small-group studies, children and teenagers who participated in arts education programs... Read More about The arts and achievement in at-risk youth: findings from four longitudinal studies.