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Very high energy gamma rays from the direction of Sagittarius A<SUP>*</SUP> (2004)
Journal Article
Aharonian, F., Akhperjanian, A., Aye, K., Bazer-Bachi, A., Beilicke, M., Benbow, W., …Wagner, S. (2004). Very high energy gamma rays from the direction of Sagittarius A*. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 425(1), L13-L17. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361%3A200400055

We report the detection of a point-like source of very high energy (VHE) -rays coincident within 1' of Sgr A *, obtained with the HESS array of Cherenkov telescopes. The -rays exhibit a power-law energy spectrum with a spectral index of and a flux ab... Read More about Very high energy gamma rays from the direction of Sagittarius A<SUP>*</SUP>.

Using baseline assessment data to make international comparisons (2004)
Journal Article
Tymms, P., Merrell, C., & Jones, P. (2004). Using baseline assessment data to make international comparisons. British Educational Research Journal, 30(5), 673-689. https://doi.org/10.1080/0141192042000234647

International studies have concentrated on the achievements of children during or at the end of their schooling. But such data are difficult to interpret without knowing the progress that they have made since they started school. This article argues... Read More about Using baseline assessment data to make international comparisons.

Professional cultures in schools with high and low rates of bullying (2004)
Journal Article
Roland, E., & Galloway, D. (2004). Professional cultures in schools with high and low rates of bullying. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 15(3&4), 241-260. https://doi.org/10.1080/09243450512331383202

Most research on bullying in schools has focussed on characteristics of bullies or victims, and their families. Relatively little has investigated the school's contribution to pupil bullying. Information was obtained from teachers in 22 Norwegian pri... Read More about Professional cultures in schools with high and low rates of bullying.

The Impact of Drama on Pupils' Language, Mathematics, and Attitude in Two Primary Schools (2004)
Journal Article
Fleming, M., Merrell, C., & Tymms, P. (2004). The Impact of Drama on Pupils' Language, Mathematics, and Attitude in Two Primary Schools. Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance, 9(2), 177-197. https://doi.org/10.1080/1356978042000255067

This article reports on research which examined the impact of The National Theatre's Transformation drama project on young pupils' reading, mathematics, attitude, self-concept and creative writing in primary schools. Two of the schools taking part in... Read More about The Impact of Drama on Pupils' Language, Mathematics, and Attitude in Two Primary Schools.

Evaluating the MEI 'Enabling Access to Further Mathematics' Project (2004)
Journal Article
Barmby, P., & Coe, R. (2004). Evaluating the MEI 'Enabling Access to Further Mathematics' Project. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, 23(3), 119-132. https://doi.org/10.1093/teamat/23.3.119

Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI), with funding from Gatsby Technical Education Projects (GTEP), ran the ‘Enabling Access to Further Mathematics’ project from 2000 to 2003. This pilot project was designed to provide AS- and A-level students... Read More about Evaluating the MEI 'Enabling Access to Further Mathematics' Project.

Are standards rising in English primary schools? (2004)
Journal Article
Tymms, P. (2004). Are standards rising in English primary schools?. British Educational Research Journal, 30(4), 477-494. https://doi.org/10.1080/0141192042000237194

The officially reported impressive rises in standards in mathematics and English in primary schools since 1995 are challenged. The article looks at the increases from four different perspectives. First, the general pattern of change is considered. Se... Read More about Are standards rising in English primary schools?.

Exploring the Relationship between Cognitive Style and Teaching (2004)
Journal Article
Evans, C. (2004). Exploring the Relationship between Cognitive Style and Teaching. Educational Psychology, 24(4), 509-531. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144341042000228870

To a great extent the nature of the relationship between the cognitive style of a student teacher and their predominant teaching style in the classroom has been ignored by educational research. This study used an opportunist sample of 84 trainee teac... Read More about Exploring the Relationship between Cognitive Style and Teaching.

Convergence of sequences and series: interactions between visual reasoning and the learner's beliefs about their own role (2004)
Journal Article
Alcock, L., & Simpson, A. (2004). Convergence of sequences and series: interactions between visual reasoning and the learner's beliefs about their own role. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 57(1), 1-32. https://doi.org/10.1023/b%3Aeduc.0000047051.07646.92

This paper examines part of a set of students who were followed during their first-term, first-year studies in formal definition-based real analysis at a British university. It explores the approaches to problems about convergence of sequences and se... Read More about Convergence of sequences and series: interactions between visual reasoning and the learner's beliefs about their own role.

Culture and language learning: teaching research and scholarship (2004)
Journal Article
Byram, M., & Feng, A. (2004). Culture and language learning: teaching research and scholarship. Language Teaching: Surveys and Studies, 37(3), 149-168. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0261444804002289

This review of work on the cultural dimension of language teaching updates one from 1986 and shows that there has been a considerable growth in interest since then. The focus has been largely on the elaboration of conceptual models and theories and t... Read More about Culture and language learning: teaching research and scholarship.

Effectiveness of consultation on student ratings feedback: A meta-analysis (2004)
Journal Article
Penny, A., & Coe, R. (2004). Effectiveness of consultation on student ratings feedback: A meta-analysis. Review of Educational Research, 74(2), 215-253. https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543074002215

Consultation on student ratings is recognized as an important strategy to support university teachers in learning from student ratings feedback. However, there is little evidence to suggest which practices and strategies are most important for succes... Read More about Effectiveness of consultation on student ratings feedback: A meta-analysis.

English Teaching in the Secondary School: Linking Theory and Practice (2004)
Book
Stevens, D., & Fleming, M. (2004). English Teaching in the Secondary School: Linking Theory and Practice. (2nd ed.). David Fulton

The following text taken from the (new) publisher's [Routledge] website: "Presenting an informed view of current educational policy, this text encourages students of secondary English to take a creative and independent interpretation of government in... Read More about English Teaching in the Secondary School: Linking Theory and Practice.

The Effects of Student Composition on School Outcomes (2004)
Journal Article
Harker, R., & Tymms, P. (2004). The Effects of Student Composition on School Outcomes. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 15(2), 177-199. https://doi.org/10.1076/sesi.15.2.177.30432

This article explores the concept of compositional effects in school effect studies, their generation and some of the difficulties that arise in their interpretation. Some basic issues are addressed using data from a New Zealand study of secondary sc... Read More about The Effects of Student Composition on School Outcomes.

Effect sizes in multilevel models (2004)
Book Chapter
Tymms, P. (2004). Effect sizes in multilevel models. In I. Schagen, & K. Elliot (Eds.), But what does it mean? The use of effect sizes in educational research (55-66). National Foundation for Educational Research

Issues arising from the use of effect sizes in analysing and reporting research (2004)
Book Chapter
Coe, R. (2004). Issues arising from the use of effect sizes in analysing and reporting research. In I. Schagen, & K. Elliot (Eds.), But what does it mean? The use of effect sizes in educational research (80-100). National Foundation for Educational Research

Effect sizes may be seen as an alternative - or supplement - to the use of statistical significance tests. A number of arguments for their use in this way are put forward. These include the potential of effect sizes to emphasise amounts, not just dir... Read More about Issues arising from the use of effect sizes in analysing and reporting research.

Assessment of Sc1: alternatives to coursework? (2004)
Journal Article
Roberts, R., & Gott, R. (2004). Assessment of Sc1: alternatives to coursework?. School science review, 85(313), 103-108

This article considers the problems associated with reliable performance assessment of Sc1 investigations and explores the pros and cons of alternative forms of assessment of pupils’ ability to investigate.

Calculating Non-completion Rates for Modules on Institution-wide Language Programmes: some observations on the nature of seemingly objective figures. (2004)
Journal Article
Reimann, N. (2004). Calculating Non-completion Rates for Modules on Institution-wide Language Programmes: some observations on the nature of seemingly objective figures. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 28(2), 139-152. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877042000206714

This article discusses the issues and problems which typically arise in the process of compiling non‐completion statistics, using the example of an empirical investigation of student non‐continuation on an institution‐wide language programme. The res... Read More about Calculating Non-completion Rates for Modules on Institution-wide Language Programmes: some observations on the nature of seemingly objective figures..

Experiences of Counsellor Training: Challenge, Surprise and Change (2004)
Book
Harding Davies, V., Alred, G., Hunt, K., & Davies, G. (Eds.). (2004). Experiences of Counsellor Training: Challenge, Surprise and Change. Palgrave Macmillan

The following text is taken from the publisher's website: "An anthology of essays written by contributors shortly after completing initial counselling and psychotherapy training. Contributors describe their experiences, the challenges and surprises o... Read More about Experiences of Counsellor Training: Challenge, Surprise and Change.

The Art of Teaching Secondary English: innovative and creative approaches (2004)
Book
Stevens, D., & McGuinn, N. (2004). The Art of Teaching Secondary English: innovative and creative approaches. RoutledgeFalmer

The following text is taken from the publisher's website: "At a time when school-based English is in danger of becoming reductive and mechanistic, the authors of this book reconsider the fundamental philosophy of English teaching, evaluate current pr... Read More about The Art of Teaching Secondary English: innovative and creative approaches.

A written test for procedural understanding: a way forward for assessment in the UK science curriculum? (2004)
Journal Article
Gott, R., & Roberts, R. (2004). A written test for procedural understanding: a way forward for assessment in the UK science curriculum?. Research in Science and Technological Education, 22(1), 5-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/0263514042000187511

A recent UK House of Commons report on Science 14-19 identified problems with coursework and argued for a greater emphasis on teaching and assessment of scientific literacy. This paper describes a written test for procedural understanding, given to 1... Read More about A written test for procedural understanding: a way forward for assessment in the UK science curriculum?.