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The Brigance K&1 Screen And Corresponding Teacher Ratings Of Students, Shanna Waddington
The Brigance K&1 Screen And Corresponding Teacher Ratings Of Students, Shanna Waddington
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The relationship between teacher ratings of kindergarten students and scores on the Brigance K&1 Screen was examined in order to obtain a measure of construct validity for the Brigance. A Kentucky sample and California sample were included in the study. Data was analyzed separately for each sample for purposes of regional comparison. Teacher’s ratings of students’ overall ability and ability across five skill dimensions (expressive language, receptive language, personal information, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills) were compared via a linear regression analysis. The results indicated that overall ratings of students by teachers are significant and reliable combinations of …
Effect Of Educational Budget Cuts On Student Programming In Universities/Colleges Located In The Great Lakes Region Of The National Entertainment & Campus Activities Association, Leslie Freels
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This study was conducted in order to determine the effects of educational budget cuts on student programming in universities and colleges. It was stated that the universities monies allocated specifically for student programming had decreased, the number of full-time university employees had decreased, the number of national performers brought to campus had decreased, and student participation had decreased A questionnaire was designed to send to those institutions that were NECAA, Great Lakes Region, members. A 62 percent return was received, the questionnaires were tabulated and data accumulated. The data indicated that most universities had received sufficient funds for student programming …