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A Projected School-Community Relationship Program In Western Kansas., Joe J. Jellison
A Projected School-Community Relationship Program In Western Kansas., Joe J. Jellison
Master's Theses
The purpose of this study is to determine the need for a better school-community relationship, and a suggested solution of the problems involved, if there be need for improvement of the relationship of school and community.
The Status Of Journalism In Kansas High Schools And Colleges, Leland E. Heinze
The Status Of Journalism In Kansas High Schools And Colleges, Leland E. Heinze
Master's Theses
The main purposes of this survey are to compare the journalism curriculums in Kansas high schools and colleges with the requirements of Kansas newspaper publishers and their demand for trained journalists.
A Study In Achievement Of College Freshmen Using The American Council Of Education Cooperative Biology Test, Elmer B. Vecera
A Study In Achievement Of College Freshmen Using The American Council Of Education Cooperative Biology Test, Elmer B. Vecera
Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to discover significant differences in achievement , if any, of boys and girls from the three classes of high schools in Kansas . This brings one to the statement of the problem which may be stated as follows: "A Study in Achievement of College Freshmen using the American Council of Education Cooperative Biology Test . Form P. 11 The problem was to discover: (1) significant differences , if any, between boys who had biology in high school and those who did not ; (2) significant differences, if any, between girls who had biology in …
The Relation Of Vocabulary To Intelligence And Semester Grades Of College Freshmen, Silas W. Clifton
The Relation Of Vocabulary To Intelligence And Semester Grades Of College Freshmen, Silas W. Clifton
Master's Theses
Much discussion has taken place concerning the value of the vocabulary as an aid in attaining knowledge. There are those who believe an individual having a large vocabulary will also rank high in intelligence. The point bas been raised, by teachers and laymen, as to whether an individual, regardless of extreme high or low intelligence, will do better work in the subjects in which his vocabulary is large than in the subjects in which his vocabulary is scant. If a higher correlation results between the vocabulary of an individual and his final semester grades in the subjects in which he …
Adequacy Of The High School Science Vocabulary In Biology In Filling The Needs For Normal Reading Of Popular Magazines, Clarence H. Stinemetze
Adequacy Of The High School Science Vocabulary In Biology In Filling The Needs For Normal Reading Of Popular Magazines, Clarence H. Stinemetze
Master's Theses
The problem as implied in the title of this report has been an attempt to evaluate in terms of the vocabulary of the high school biology textbooks adopted by the State of Kansas. This study used five current magazines which were available to the students at the high school circulation desk, at the public library, on magazine counters, and in the home library.
A Study Of The Fort Hays Kansas State College Placement Test, Claud J. Bray
A Study Of The Fort Hays Kansas State College Placement Test, Claud J. Bray
Master's Theses
Among recent trends in education at the collegiate level is that which pertains to the use of placement tests for entering freshmen in college. Many colleges in different parts of the nation have made use of these entrance tests. Among these schools we find Fort Hays Kansas State College. The question of the value of the use of such tests might very properly be raised. Do placement tests really fulfill their function? Should freshmen be exempted from certain basic courses if they make or exceed stipulated scores on the tests? Or should freshmen be required to take the basic courses …
An Analytic Study Of Eight-Grade Pupil Performance As Revealed Through The Stanford Achievement Test In Arithmetic, Dominic J. Brungardt
An Analytic Study Of Eight-Grade Pupil Performance As Revealed Through The Stanford Achievement Test In Arithmetic, Dominic J. Brungardt
Master's Theses
The immediate purpose of the study were to determine how closely the grade equivalents of two-hundred and sixty pupils follow the normal curve; to plot the results of the one-step problems on a graph with an analytic explanation of the graph; to place the results of the two-step problems on a graph with an analytic explanation of the graph; to determine what types of error were most prevalent; to discover apparent causes of error; to make suggestions helpful to teachers for improving pupil achievement.
Achievement In Physical Science In Relation To The Type Of High School Attended, Joseph A. Stremel
Achievement In Physical Science In Relation To The Type Of High School Attended, Joseph A. Stremel
Master's Theses
Certain standards set up oy the State Board of Education upon the recommendation of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction must be met by a class “ A” , “ B “ or " C" school. Administrators in class "A" and "B" high schools are required to hold a Kansas administrator's certificate, and this requirement must also be met by all administrators in class "C" schools by September 1 , 1952. At the present time, teachers in class “ A” schools must have at least fifteen semester hours of preparation in a teaching field , in class "B" schools at …
The Evolution Of The Junior High School In Kansas, Vernald Charles Rowe
The Evolution Of The Junior High School In Kansas, Vernald Charles Rowe
Master's Theses
To be specific, the problem of this thesis is to trace the origin and development of junior high schools in the state of Kansas. This study is concerned, basically, with the historical aspects of the problem. Diversions into administration, curriculum, and other elements, while constituting fruitful fields of study, are avoided in order to retain objectivity and continuity of thinking relative to the central theme.
The Measurement Of Retention Of Selected Terms In Constitution Textbooks For High Schools, Roy R. Hoff
The Measurement Of Retention Of Selected Terms In Constitution Textbooks For High Schools, Roy R. Hoff
Master's Theses
The problem of this thesis was to determine the extent of retention and understanding of selected terms found in certain textbooks in Constitution for Kansas high schools. Sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school were tested in a four - fold way: first, to ascertain the knowledge retained by students in each of three classes of high schools in Kansas; second, to determine how well students understand terms found in Constitution textbooks; third, to ascertain the extent of retention by boys and the amount retained by girls in each of the three school classifications; fourth, to discover the extent of …
A Comparative Study Of Four Recent U. S. History Textbooks For The Secondary Schools, Fred P. Unruh
A Comparative Study Of Four Recent U. S. History Textbooks For The Secondary Schools, Fred P. Unruh
Master's Theses
It is the purpose of the author to compare qualitatively, quantitatively, and structurally four recent American history textbooks of the senior high school level with reference to their study aids and suggestions.
An Analytic Comparative Study Of Certain Biology Textbooks Used At Secondary School Level, Joseph E. Rankin
An Analytic Comparative Study Of Certain Biology Textbooks Used At Secondary School Level, Joseph E. Rankin
Master's Theses
The specific problem of this the sis is "An Analytic Comparative Study of Certain Biology Textbooks Used at the Secondary School Level."
Arithmetical Vocabulary : A Factor In Verbal Problem Solving In Sixth Grade Arithmetic, Ernest A. Hoopes
Arithmetical Vocabulary : A Factor In Verbal Problem Solving In Sixth Grade Arithmetic, Ernest A. Hoopes
Master's Theses
During the writer's experience of teaching in elementary and junior high schools in Kansas he had excellent opportunity through supervision and classroom teaching to note a more-than-ordinary difficulty experienced by most children in the subject of arithmetic. Not only was the dull student baffled by the subject but many times the average and good students were "lost" when certain problems were presented. The exceptional. troublesomeness of this subject led the writer to ponder on the possible cause or causes of incorrect problem solving. One thing was apparent from observation and this was that many children seemed to lack a readiness …
A Guidance Program For The Junior-Senior High School, Clarence G. Hubbart
A Guidance Program For The Junior-Senior High School, Clarence G. Hubbart
Master's Theses
The problem of this thesis is to set up a guidance program for the junior-senior high school. A program especially workable for the small junior-senior high school is desirable since these are most frequently found in this section of the state.
A Comparative Study Of Directed Laboratory And Lecture Demonstration As Methods Of Instruction In Teaching Botany To High School Students, M. Lucida Vorndran
A Comparative Study Of Directed Laboratory And Lecture Demonstration As Methods Of Instruction In Teaching Botany To High School Students, M. Lucida Vorndran
Master's Theses
A controlled investigation of green plants as the most important food factories of the world has been made in order to contribute more information upon the issue. Stated more specifically, the problems of this experimental study were the following: To determine which of the two methods, if either, is superior as a procedure for learning. To determine whether laboratory experiments are more effective than lecture-demonstration in training students to think clearly, to correlate and retain facts; and finally, to draw logical conclusions. To determine, if possible, which method stimulated the greater amount of pupil interest.
The Relation Of The Secondary School Majors And Minors To The Majors And Minors At The Collegiate Level., Lewis Earl Naylor
The Relation Of The Secondary School Majors And Minors To The Majors And Minors At The Collegiate Level., Lewis Earl Naylor
Master's Theses
The preparation of the curricula for the high schools and colleges of the State of Kansas has been an interesting development of the ideas of the schools and the legislative leaders. The problem has been one that was filled with many complications, determined, on the one hand, by the traditional philosophy that education must have disciplinary value, and on the other hand that the education must be of practical value when the student takes his place in the affairs of everyday life.
An Evaluation Of General Science Textbooks., Cleo P. Morrissette
An Evaluation Of General Science Textbooks., Cleo P. Morrissette
Master's Theses
The purpose of this thesis is twofold, which will be explained later; however, the particular problem under investigation is "An Evaluation of General Science Textbooks". The textbooks to be evaluated are those used at the high school level. As a further explanation of the particular problem under investigation, it should be stated that five general science texts were selected to be evaluated. These texts were not arrived at by personal choice, or preference, but rather by selecting the five most frequently used by teachers of science in high schools in the state of Kansas.
An Investigation Of Scholastic Achievement In Relation To Extra- Curricular Activities., Harry C. Norman
An Investigation Of Scholastic Achievement In Relation To Extra- Curricular Activities., Harry C. Norman
Master's Theses
The special problem of this thesis is to determine whether or not there is any difference in the scholastic achievement of students in academic subjects who participate in extra-curricular activities in comparison to those who do not participate in such activities.
The Growth Of Elementary And Secondary Education In Russell County, Kansas, Elmer L. Dougherty
The Growth Of Elementary And Secondary Education In Russell County, Kansas, Elmer L. Dougherty
Master's Theses
Throughout this work we shall carry one phase of the growth of education as it applies to a restricted geographical area. We must note from the beginning that the available material is very fragmentary even in a country whose existence spans only slightly more than half a century. No attempt was made by school administrators to keep an accurate history of their school systems. Records have been lost or misplaced. As a result, at this date it is impossible to clearly picture every part of the whole educational system within this restricted area , but the evidence which is still …
A Survey Of Guidance Practices In The Secondary Schools In The State Of Kansas, Randall W. Gallion
A Survey Of Guidance Practices In The Secondary Schools In The State Of Kansas, Randall W. Gallion
Master's Theses
The general problem of this thesis is an investigation of what is now being done in secondary schools of the State of Kansas in fulfilling their obligation as stated. More specifically, the thesis investigates what the high schools of the state are really doing with the problem of guidance.
The Influence Of Separate Answer Sheets On The Reliability And Norms Of Standardized Achievement Tests, James Edward Kuntz
The Influence Of Separate Answer Sheets On The Reliability And Norms Of Standardized Achievement Tests, James Edward Kuntz
Master's Theses
Do the mechanics involved in recording answers for standardized tests on separate answer sheets reduce the reliability and the average raw scores made? It is the purpose of this investigation to answer this question. In a previous research made by the writer, significant differences were found between the Modern School Achievement Test norms and average scores made by several thousand pupils of Western Kansas on a modified form of this test in which separate answer sheets were used.
The Measurement Of Vocabulary Of High School Students : A Study Of The Reliability Of Existing Tests, George Wendell Kellogg
The Measurement Of Vocabulary Of High School Students : A Study Of The Reliability Of Existing Tests, George Wendell Kellogg
Master's Theses
In view of the number of vocabulary tests that have been made in recent years and the resulting widespread use of estimates based on them, the question of whether or not a reliable absolute estimate of a person ' s vocabulary can be made from existing tests is of paramount importance . Before attacking the problem, it was necessary to define "an individual's vocabulary." It was decided that in this study vocabulary would mean not merely the number of words a person could use, but the total number of words the meanings of which he could recognize. A "reliable estimate" …
A Study In The Adaptability Of Text Book Content In Meeting Present Rural School Pupil Achievement In Music, Otto Weigel
A Study In The Adaptability Of Text Book Content In Meeting Present Rural School Pupil Achievement In Music, Otto Weigel
Master's Theses
The problem of this thesis is this: the writer believes that the present level of achievement of rural school pupils is somewhat below what it should be to successfully master materials in the ordinary music textbooks as now written and adapted in this state. He believes that study of this problem will be beneficial in the matter of writing future materials or in rearranging the program in music for rural school pupils.
A Course Study For Two Years Of Woodwork In Class "B" And "C" High Schools Of Kansas, Wayne C. Jacka
A Course Study For Two Years Of Woodwork In Class "B" And "C" High Schools Of Kansas, Wayne C. Jacka
Master's Theses
It is the writer’s purpose to build a course of study that will be of value to the schools offering woodwork. At the present time there are only a few instructors who are using the State Course of Study and about fifty percent who are using no course of study at all. The rest are using courses of study of their own make, and the most of these are unwritten. This course of study will be built around the text books now being used and the equipment available in these schools so as to be of the greatest value to …
A Comparative Study Of Textbooks In Citizenship For High School., Trellie Albert James
A Comparative Study Of Textbooks In Citizenship For High School., Trellie Albert James
Master's Theses
The problem of this thesis is to make a comparative study of textbooks to be used in citizenship classes in high schools. It consists of two parts: first, the establishment of a measuring scale to be used for selecting the texts and, second, the comparison of the texts.
The Organization Of Content For Agricultural Teaching In Western Kansas High Schools, Leo Virgil Wedel
The Organization Of Content For Agricultural Teaching In Western Kansas High Schools, Leo Virgil Wedel
Master's Theses
The specific problem of this investigation pertains to, “The Organization of Content for Agricultural Teaching in Western Kansas High Schools." The study deals with the course of instruction in all high schools in the western half of the state teaching agriculture, except those teaching vocational agriculture. Schools teaching vocational agriculture are organized under the Smith-Hughes law. A school teaching agriculture organized under this law has a definitely prescribed course of study which does not apply to non-vocational schools. Thus, the necessity for the organization of a course of study for this latter type of school. This is a course that …
The Administration Of The Finances Of Extra-Curricular Activities In High Schools Of North Central Kansas., Martin H. Isaacson
The Administration Of The Finances Of Extra-Curricular Activities In High Schools Of North Central Kansas., Martin H. Isaacson
Master's Theses
School administrators and the public in general are realizing the important place that extra-curricular activities have in the modern high school. Witness for example the large number of discussions and the many articles written on various phases of this subject. A steadily growing appreciation of their value as a means of training pupils in the practical arts of citizenship is among the factors which account for this conviction. It is natural for the high school boy or girl to be interested in the organization and management of extra-curricular activities. Under such conditions there is splendid opportunity for developing desirable character …
A Study Of The Administration And Organization Of The High School Band In Western Kansas, Paul H. Andree
A Study Of The Administration And Organization Of The High School Band In Western Kansas, Paul H. Andree
Master's Theses
This study is a scientific investigation to determine the educational values of band instruction as a part of the curriculum as well as the accepted methods of procedure, organization and administration of the high school band in Western Kansas. It is obvious that in such an extensive survey as this, it is necessary that the factors involved be limited to certain particular phases of the problem. For this reason and since the greatest outward appearance of advance in the band movement has been made in the past decade in Western Kansas the present survey will present the situation as found …
Teachers' Use Of Cathartic Methods, Harry Mason
Teachers' Use Of Cathartic Methods, Harry Mason
Master's Theses
The specific problem of this study is to ascertain some of the difficulties experienced by teachers in eliciting emotional catharsis from their pupils and interpreting its results, and to describe these difficulties in operation concepts. The term emotional catharsis is used to mean a spontaneous expression of emotionally toned thoughts or ideas. The term operational concept is taken to mean a unified representation of a state of affairs which is organized so as to suggest its outcome. The term repression is used as defined by Freud. The term rationalization used in the Freudian sense, and refers to the tendency for …
A Study Of The Relative Achievement Of Pupils In Class A, Class B, And Class C High Schools In The State Of Kansas, Edgar Reed
Master's Theses
This thesis attempts to come to some conclusions as to the relative achievement of pupils in class A, class B, and class C high schools in Kansas. The Department of Education of the State of Kansas classifies high schools of the State into three groups based on teaching staff, supervision and administration, furnishings and equipment, records and reports, and promotion and graduation. The public is generally of the opinion that pupil achievement in a class A high school is better than in a class B high school, and in a class B high school better than in a class C …