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Direct linkWilson, Jeanine L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the extent to which differences in student performance were present between Black males in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Texas on selected AP examinations from the 2001 through the 2012 exam years. Specific AP exams included in this study were the English Language and…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Student Placement, Scores, African American Students
Johnston, Elizabeth Jacqueline – ProQuest LLC, 2013
There exists much debate in the area of hybrid and online developmental mathematics. Researchers believe that the best method of delivery of developmental mathematics is the traditional, instructor-based classroom setting. This study examined the success of developmental mathematics students in traditional, hybrid, and online classroom…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Developmental Programs, Remedial Mathematics, Electronic Learning
Peer reviewedShogren, Karrie A.; Bovaird, James A.; Palmer, Susan B.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2010
Previous research has suggested differences in the locus of control (LOC) orientations of students with intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and no disabilities, although this research has been characterized by methodological limitations. The purpose of this study was to examine the development of LOC orientations in students with…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, Comparative Analysis
Bridging the Gap: An Impact Study of Eight Developmental Summer Bridge Programs in Texas. NCPR Brief
Download full textBarnett, Elisabeth A.; Bork, Rachel Hare; Mayer, Alexander K.; Pretlow, Joshua; Wathington, Heather D.; Weiss, Madeline Joy – National Center for Postsecondary Research, 2012
Across the country, a growing number of recent high school graduates are participating in summer bridge programs. These programs provide accelerated and focused learning opportunities in order to help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for college success. The state of Texas has given particular attention to summer programs as a way…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Credits, Program Effectiveness, Summer Programs
Booker, Kimberley Haynes – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The challenges for secondary schools and principals in the United States include changing demographics, schools and curricula that are inappropriately designed for today's adolescents, principals trained to be managers rather than instructional leaders, and a dramatic shortage of qualified candidates willing to take on the principalship. The…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, African American Students, Principals, Curriculum Implementation
Blackmon, Michael E. – 1973
Preparation for Parenthood is a city-wide program designed for the purpose of: (1) decreasing the complication of pregnancy for school-age girls due to poor nutrition and poor prenatal care, and consequently reducing infant mortality, mental retardation, and birth defects; and (2) enabling the girls to continue their educational ambitions, thus…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demonstration Programs, Evaluation Methods, Parenthood Education
