Cinema Demand In Germany

This paper examines the German cinema market using time series data covering the period 1950–2002. Applying estimation techniques such as OLS, 2SLS and SUR, we identify interrelations between the number of seats, the average real prices and the demand for movies per capita. Furthermore, we test for the long-run relationship between demand, prices and real income and estimate the elasticity of demand with respect to these variables.JEL–Classification: C22, C23, L82     

Interesting,but Less Interested: Gender Differences and Similarities in Mathematics Interest

The purpose of the present study was to examine gender differences in mathematics interest. In a sample of middle school students (N?=?366), we examined mathematics interest as a trait (i.e., individual interest) and as a current state (i.e., situational interest) during a learning activity in mathematics. Assessment of perceived competence, performance, and effort during learning was also included. Results revealed a significant difference between boys and girls in their ratings of individual interest, but not in the current experience of situational interest. Furthermore, boys and girls did not differ in performance during learning, but girls invested significantly more effort than boys. Results and their implications are discussed in relation to interest development, gender differences, and subjective beliefs.     

Academic resilience: underlying norms and validity of definitions

Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability - Academic resilience refers to students’ capacity to perform highly despite a disadvantaged background. Although most studies using...     

Disentangling general achievement levels and subject-specific strengths and weaknesses in mathematics,reading, and science

Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability - The paper uses data from the combined TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and PIRLS (Progress in International...     

The integrity of educational outcome measures in international assessments

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The hand-held calculator at the intermediate level

This survey presents a study in eight classes of intermediate level in Sweden, forms 4–6, where the pupils were supposed to use hand-held calculators whenever they could be of any use to them. The experiment took place during the period 1979–82 and was evaluated by tests, questionnaires, interviews by teachers, and observations.     

Conditions of school success: Relationships between characteristics of pupils,home environment,and school marks

European Journal of Psychology of Education -