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Wells, Stuart; And Others – 1974
The effects of varying amounts of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in mathematics, on the academic performance of 446 fifth and sixth graders scoring below norm on the California Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) were investigated. Independent variables were: (1) beginning-of-year CTBS mathematics pretest score; (2) teacher's verbal ability; (3)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Black Students, Compensatory Education
Burkheimer, Graham J.; And Others – 1977
In order to obtain information about intermediate educational outcomes, especially the post secondary experience, this followup study of the Upward Bound Program (UB) was conducted. The study focused on educational progress and persistence, but also investigated student's educational expectations and problems experienced in obtaining an education.…
Descriptors: Attendance, College Preparation, Data Analysis, Data Collection
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Child Development and Parent Education. – 1975
In order to expose disadvantaged preschool children to a variety of educational experiences and to health and social services, the New York State Legislature funded the State Experimental Prekindergarten Program (PreK). In 1975, a five-year longitudinal evaluation study was begun. The study has two major parts: (1) a general study of 5,800…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Tests, Compensatory Education