i in education‘Journal of Applied Research in Education Editor: Santhiam R. Raman ‘Assistant Editor: Hh Masriawol Zuraifah bt Hj Saal Review Editor; Sarstha V, Sithamparrn Special Issue Editor, Okechsls Abosi [Intemational Advisory Board: Dao" AminahAyol, Unive Poulan Su Lis, Male Mark Bray Us f Hong Kou. Ho Ke, Chins Ronald FBotchar, Usnniy of Gass, US Jota Pudong, Oxon Ono, UK Ivor F. Goodson, Uri of Brighin, UK. S.Gopinathan, Novia ena of stn, Sigg Molly LEE, UNESCO Bangkok Repl Of, Thiond (Chee Png, LIM, ith Canan Unies, Auta. Angela W. Lt, Unies of Lond, UK. Colin Marsh, Carin, Ue, Arak Masaka Ogawa, Toe Utes of sm Japan Ait Rovo-ohansson, Uniern of Gathnbo, Sen Score he Journal of Aplicd Rescirch ithe Maphip jut of Suan Hassanal Bolkiah Tne of Bduaton, nicer of Rees DarslanTesins o pai esearch ad schol comment with rest focus ape seach ia eduction onal ares of ecason and at al lees ig rane Dara, the ASEAN gion and the wider word. Thee i'n preference given any arcu methodeogy. Research repr, bbok reviews sous of neraton in aching sd ering and commentary on sent developmen in edvcaton are welcomed. Contbuions in both Engish and Malay are ated AU contebutns se ‘evel by an inertial pa of esc before aeceptanc for pobeson Disclaimer The views exprescd inthe Jormal of Applied Rear iv Edw are those ofthe authors. They ould wot be narpat ne the offal peion of he Sulton Haceanal Relish Tneate of Euaton ot of the Univer Brunel Darusalam Copyright 2010 Stan HasanalBoah Inte of Edvcaton, Universi Brae! Darussalam Bro Alinghi rocned ISS 1996.95. Cover Design| bre Peter Dito —<_—‘(‘éit;t™CCCC*Sreal of Appiod Remarc on atin, Val 1, NaZ. 2000. Volume 14 No. 2, 2010 Special Issue: Challenging Models, Challenging Minds: Initiating Effective Educational Reform and Development ‘Special Issue Editor: Okehakow bos! ‘Table of Contents Editorial ii ‘Academic Performance And Attitude Towards 1-8 Computer-Aided Instructions In Che Ronalde C. Raye ‘Achievement In Science And Reasoning Abilities: A Comparison M-24 Between Students In A Normal Secondary School And A Science School Bob Chui Seng Yong (Classroom Assessment Practices Of Secondary School Teachers 25-45 Rashid Hormad Aldacary Counting On Program: Teacher Professional Leaming 16-56 And Remedial Program For Middte Years Seudents Alles Wite ‘Gender Differences In Motivational Orientations ‘57-68 Achievement In Bi Bob Cha Ser Yong | Perceptions Of Regular And Special Educational Needs 9-92 | Assistance (Sena) Teachers Towards The Push-In Programme "Ta Brunei Darussalam Sit Zaks HY Abe Maa And Koay Teng Leong c¢ Teachers" Perceptions Of Most And Least 83-99 | Motivational Factory [And Harkinar S Dibindn Desirability, Non-Response Bias And Reliability In 100-121 ‘Measure: Iilustrations From The Meapi.2 Teachers ‘To Brunei Student "And Teachers’ Understanding Of Newton's Thied 122-132 The For