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The Effects Of The Avid Program On Rural Student Growth In Middle Grades Mathematics, James Allen
The Effects Of The Avid Program On Rural Student Growth In Middle Grades Mathematics, James Allen
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From this mixed method study, I present my findings on the effects of selected aspects of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program on rural middle school students’ mathematics achievement. Previous research on the AVID program has focused on implementation in urban schools, although rural communities’ student populations continue to grow.
Most research on AVID’s success in urban settings show positive correlations between how long students participate in the AVID program and their college readiness. Other research about predictors of college success shows students who do not enroll in advanced level mathematics courses in middle school are less likely to …