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Examining Predictor Measures For Students' Testing In The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Shannon Siebe
Examining Predictor Measures For Students' Testing In The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Shannon Siebe
Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between both student achievement and growth in 9th and 10th grade English and math courses and achievement on International Baccalaureate English and math exams. The researcher examined student end-of-course exam scores, student growth values, and International Baccalaureate English and math exam scores from an International Baccalaureate World School across 4 graduating cohorts, including 305 students. The researcher concluded that while 9th grade math end-of-course exam achievement does not significantly predict International Baccalaureate math exam scores, student growth in 9th grade math does. The researcher also concluded that Advanced Placement Language …
The Effect Of Comprehensive Instructional Program On Grades 3-8 Student Achievement, Marcia Shortt
The Effect Of Comprehensive Instructional Program On Grades 3-8 Student Achievement, Marcia Shortt
Ed.D. Dissertations
Student achievement and the state Standards of Learning testing was a critical criterion for success for school districts, administrators, and teachers. The researcher in this study investigated the efficacy of the Comprehensive Instructional Program in improving student achievement in reading and mathematics and whether school configuration impacted student achievement. The population consisted of all students in District A in Virginia who took achievement tests in reading and math in 2012-2018. The researcher determined there was a significant difference in reading and math scores between pre‑implementation and post-implementation in grades 3-8 as measured by the Virginia Standards of Learning testing program …