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The Relationship Between Teen Mothers And Academic Achievement, Nichole M. Archer Jan 2005

The Relationship Between Teen Mothers And Academic Achievement, Nichole M. Archer

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In recent years there has been a growing public, professional, and scientific concern about the effects of teenage pregnancy on young women and their offspring (Fergusson & Woodward, 2000). This study aims to identify the root causes for this public concern. The aim of this qualitative study was to determine what factors influenced the level of academic achievement teen mothers accomplished. This study examined services teen mothers accessed during their schooling from the community and schools. Family and work experiences were also looked at in this study. The purpose of this study was to examine early warning signs of academic …


Music And Test Taking Learning Strategies, Theresa Lynn Ogan Jan 2004

Music And Test Taking Learning Strategies, Theresa Lynn Ogan

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The relationship of the Washington State Learning Assessment, (WASL) math scores between two 4th-grade classes in the greater Wenatchee area was compared. Class A listened to classical music before taking the test and Class B did not listen to music before taking the test. Any significant differences between their scores were evaluated . The average of each class's test scores was compared without any student's name listed. This study was a normal educational assessment being performed in a normal school setting and parental permission was not required for such activities. Review of the literature supports evidence that it's both reasonable …