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Academic Background And Prerequisite Skills For Success In College Freshman Physics, Jean Friend Condrey

Master's Theses

Instructors of college freshman introductory physics in Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia were surveyed to determine which academic courses, technical skills and general skills acquired in high school are essential for success in their courses. Faculty responses were analyzed using mean and percent frequency, while comparison of their responses by size of physics department was analyzed using chi square. Each student's responses were compared to those of his or her instructor using a paired sample t test. The general skills of English language usage were found to be the most important skills. Results from the students surveyed indicated similar …

Principal's Leadership Style And Science Research Associates Test Scores, Kevin William Whirdy

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine if the principal' s leadership style had a positive effect on students' Science Research Associates Composite Test scores. The correlational method of research was used on fifteen randomly selected public high schools with school populations between six hundred and nine hundred students in the State of Virginia. The Principal Leadership Style Questionnaire was used t o ascertain the leadership style of the principal. The Likert Profile of a School Questionnaire was used to measure the climate of the school.

The results showed a significant correlational coefficient between the principal' s leadership style …

The Use Of A Repeated Carbohydrate Loading Diet Upon The Swimming Performance Of Male Albino Rats, Charles A. Patton

Master's Theses

Introduction

This thesis was designed to study the effects of a repeated carbohydrate loading diet upon the swimming performances in male albino rats.

Statement of the Problem

The problem was to study the effect, if any, on the repeated utilization of a carbohydrate loading diet and the swimming performances of untrained adult male albino rats.

Definitions

For use in this Thesis, the following terms have been defined:

The Legal Status Of The Virginia High School Principal In Maintaining Pupil Discipline, Barry Jason Last

Master's Theses

This study will determine the legal position of a Virginia high school principal with respect to discipline. Is his position hindered continuously by court rulings? Many principals state that they cannot discipline effectively with the courts "breathing down their necks."

In comparing the questionnaires received from Virginia principals with a case law study of pupil control decisions, the question of legal limitations on the principal's authority may be resolved. Within the question of limita- tions, the determination of the legal points which either are not known or not understood by Virginia high school administrators can also be ascertained. As a …

Teacher Use Of Stimulus Discrimination And Response Cost As Techniques For Reducing Socially Maladaptive Student Behaviors In A Secondary Classroom, Thomas J. Doland

Master's Theses

The present study was designed to evaluate the use of two behavior modification techniques in modifying three inappropriate student behaviors in a secondary classroom. T'he two behavior modification techniques employed were 1) response cost, and 2) the teacher 's use of students' names as discriminative stimuli. The subjects were a D-section Junior English class consisting of fourteen boys and five girls of average intelligence, but who were under­ achieving academically. The contingencies were applied to all students, utilizing a multiple baseline design. In experimental condition I, the teacher informed the class that ten minutes of free time would be available …

A Follow-Up Study Of The Vocational Choices Of Three Hundred Twenty-Four Eigth Grade Pupils To Determine The Validity Of Their Vocational Choices Ten Years Later, Jean Lankford Fountain

Master's Theses

The purpose of the investigation was as follows:

1. To determine whether there is a significant difference in the current vocations of three hundred pupils and the vocations chosen on the eighth grade level.

2. If there is a change, to determine some of the factors affecting it.

3. To determine whether it is relevant for pupils to make vocational choices at the eighth grade level.

A Comparative Investigation Of The Relationship Between Algebra Grades And Differential Aptitude Test Subtests To Geometry Grades, Barbara Jean Southall

Master's Theses

THE PROBLEM AND OBJECTIVES

Counselors and teachers have long wanted a system to predict a student's probable level of achievement in the next higher course. This has been especially true in the academic areas such as English and mathematics. To do so involves many factors and the attempt has not yet proven successful.

THE PROBLEM

After three years of teaching both Algebra II and Trigonometry, and Fused Geometry, the author has become aware of the need for predicting a student's probable level of achievement in the next higher mathematics course. This is particularly true when colleges may be more selective …

Characteristics Of Successful Teaches Of The Disadvantaged (As Identified By School Principals), Lubomyr Zapar

Master's Theses

It was the problem of this study to identify basic characteristics, which teachers of the disadvantaged should possess in order to achieve maximum effectiveness in their teaching. Also, the study attempted to discover and reveal factual data on the disparity, which exists between the characteristics, which teachers presently working in this capacity possess, and those characteristics which are preferred.

An Appraisal Of The Physical Education Facilities And Equipment In The Public Elementary Schools Of Virginia, Craig Paul Organ

Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to examine the physical education facilities and equipment as they existed in the public elementary schools in Virginia in light of their adequacy as reported by principals and as compared with the standards recommended by the Virginia State Department of Education for an adequate physical education program.

The Status Of Career Development In The Elementary School As Viewed By Elementary School Counselors Of Virginia, Regina N. Smith

Master's Theses

Although 1970 has been proclaimed the contennial year of the founding of the public school system in Virginia,¹ organized guidance in the elementary schools had its beginning only five years ago.² During the ensuing years, there has been increased interest in offering more and improved guidance services in the elementary schools of the state. An additional emphasis has been placed on the developmental aspect of guidance, specially trained persons have been employed in some of the elementary schools in Virginia.

One of the this developmental aspect of guidance in which there is great concern is career development. Because …

The Role Of The Virginia Elementary School Assistant Principal, Joseph Carlton Jones

Master's Theses

This study will attempt to determine the characteristics and qualifications of the assistant principals of elementary schools of Virginia. Further it will be a goal of this study to determine the characteristics of the position which the assistant principals fill. The report will also seek to determine the responsibility and authority which the respondents exercise in various duty areas.

Attitudes And Beliefs Of Chesterfield County Students Concerning All Police Officials, Benjamin Franklin Lewis

Master's Theses

The problem of this investigation was:

1. What was the attitude of school-age children towards the police and their law enforcement duties?

2. How did these children react towards the police as individuals and to the image they projected?

3. Did the investigator find any change in the attitudes and beliefs of the students as he progressed from one grade or age level to another one and , if so, was the change or difference significant?

4. Was there a difference in the responses of boys as compared to those of girls and , if so, was the difference significant?

A Historical Survey Of Changes In Education In Madison County 1792-1970, John Edward Dwyer

Master's Theses

The author 's purpose for writing this thesis is to show certain changes in the educational development in Madison County from 1792 to 1970.

Religious Practices In The Public Senior High Schools Of Virginia, Kenneth Michael Geiger

Master's Theses

The problem tor investigation was as follows: What is the nature and extent of religious practices in the public senior high schools of Virginia as observed by administrators.

The Effect Of Poor Discipline On Achieving A Grade Point Total Consistent With Ability At Tuckahoe Junior High School, John Wayne Traylor

Master's Theses

There has been a great deal of speculation and controversy over discipline in the schools of the world. The causes and effects of poor discipline have been discussed, and much has been written on both subjects. The public schools of America are in the peculiar position of being greatly affected by poor discipline. Being a public institution open to all citizens, the schools have to meet the problem and have to find ways of combatting it in order to maintain an efficient operation in line with the standards of excellence set by the public which sustains them.

It was the …

Teacher Supplementary Employment At The Junior And Senior High School Level In Chesterfield County, Virginia June, 1967-May, 1968, Francis Wayne Poates

Master's Theses

Statement of the problem. The purposes to this study are (1) to determine what percentage of the teachers employed in the intermediate and senior high schools in Chesterfield County, Virginia, are engaged in supplementary employment; (2) to determine whether those holding supplementary Jobs reel there is a significant effect on one's ability to accomplish the activities associated with the regular Job; (3) to determine the percentage or individuals engaged in supplementary Jobs who have endeavored to grow professionally during the year; (4) to classify groups relative to those studied as to

(a) age

(b) sex

(c) number of dependents

(d) …

A Study Of Youth Employment In Richmond, 1960-1966, Frederick Brandt Smith

Master's Theses

This statistical study was made to determine whether there have been any trends in the employment of youth in the Richmond Metropolitan Area from the year 1960 through 1966. The seven sub-problems were: (1) to determine whether there was a definite increase in the number of youths employed; (2) to determine whether sex was a determinant for employment; (3) to determine whether race Has a factor in employment; (4) to determine whether Richmond City hired more Richmond youths than youths who resided outside the City; (5) to determine the areas of employment; (6) to determine whether there were any indications …

The Stability Of The Teaching Profession In Hanover County During The Years 1960-1965, Don Sewell Ayers

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine, it possible, the principal factors responsible f or the turnover of teachers in the public schools of Hanover County Virginia, for the five-year period from 1960 through 1965. No study of this problem has been made before as far as can be ascertained.

A Survey Of The General Characteristics Of Local Virginia School Board Members, Frank Alton Cosby

Master's Theses

It was the primary purpose of this study to offer a general view of the social characteristics of the local Virginia school board member . An attempt was made to evaluate and analyze some of the social features of these individuals. It was believed that this would perhaps contribute to a better understanding of some of the varied reactions of local school boards.

A Study Of The Effects Of Sex, Starting Age And Grade Level On Arithmetic And Reading Performance In The Fourth And Sixth Grades As Determined By Standardized Test Scores, Linda Gouldin

Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to determine the influences of (1) sex; (2) starting age; and (3) grade level on student performance in the fourth and sixth grades as measured by reading comprehension, reading vocabulary, arithmetic reasoning, arithmetic concepts, and arithmetic computations.

A Regional Study Of First Year Teachers As A Means Of Interpreting Certain Elements Of Job Preparation Leading To Continuation In The Teaching Profession, Mills Arnold March

Master's Theses

One of the problems facing modern education and particularly the school administrator is that of staffing the classrooms with good teachers. In the selection of and employment of teachers the question of the nature of appropriate preparation for a teacher's responsibilities is of great significance. In fact a teacher's preparation for his responsibilities determines to a large extent his success as a beginner and may affect his decision about remaining in the teaching profession.

Under God? : A Study Of Freedom Of Religion, The Founding Fathers, The Supreme Court, And The Schools, Alice Sofis Evangelides

Master's Theses

The first part of my study concerns the meaning of "religious freedom" as revealed through the fundamental laws of the Constitutional period. In the course of my research, I have compiled and noted every mention of religion in the State Constitutions and Bills of Rights drafted between 1776 and 1791. I have read the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation and the Northwest Ordinance; the Debates in the Constitutional Convention, the State Ratifying Conventions, and the First Congress, and extracted every significant mention of religion. I have not looked behind the words to the actual prac­ tice, but rather to …

A Comparative Study Of Students Using The I/T/A And The Ginn Materials, Berry Hughes Swilling Jr.

Master's Theses

Within the last few years there has been a great deal of interest in giving aid to children who are reading below their grade level. Various :methods and techniques designed to raise the reading level of children have been tried and tested. According to recent studies, some of these methods have brought about greater achievement on the part of students with reading difficulties. The purpose of this study is to compare the achievement of' students from two selected school systems in tho Georgia Summer Reading Program, 1965.

A Study Of The Dropout Problem With Emphasis On Educational Programs And Services For Potential Dropouts In The Richmond Public Schools, Michael Lewis Waring

Master's Theses

The purposes of this study are (l) to describe the dropout situation and provide statistics concerning this problem in the United States, Virginia, and Richmond and (2) to describe the programs and services for potential dropouts which tend to improve the holding power of Richmond's public schools.

This thesis provides background information necessary for a better understanding of the dropout situation.

There exists no one source from which teachers, administrators, and laymen can learn about the various programs and services offered by the Richmond Public Schools to deal with the dropout problem. This problem is becoming more acute with the …

Correlation Studies Of Seventeen Variables Assumed To Be Predictive Of Success In Foreign Language Study, Marion Collier Miller

Master's Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to study the extent to which certain data in a student's cumulative folder can be relied upon to predict success in the study of foreign language

A Survey Of The Use Of Educational And Occupational Information In Intermediate And Junior High Schools In Virginia, Norma Palmer Cogbill

Master's Theses

Although there has been a fourfold increase in the number of guidance personnel in Virginia public schools in the past decade, and at the same time a growth in the number of intermediate and junior high schools in the state, during this period there has been no state-wide survey describing the guidance services, or any aspects thereof, in the intermediate and junior high schools of Virginia. An essential feature of the guidance services in Virginia schools at the intermediate and junior high school level is the provision for the wide exploration of educational and occupational opportunities as preparation for present …

A Survey Of Teacher Attitudes Concerning Guidance In The Elementary School, Patricia Bakos Coukos

Master's Theses

The problems of this investigation were as follows:

1 .Do teachers feel that there is a need for a guidance system in the elementary school?

2. Do teachers' attitudes toward guidance appear to differ in relation to the income area they serve? Do teachers' attitudes differ in relation to school size?

3. How do teachers rank the need for guidance personnel with the need for other supportive personnel?

4. What are the differences between grade levels in teachers' attitudes toward guidance?

5. What kinds of functions relating to guidance do teachers feel they should perform; should seek help with?

(a) …

A Comparison Of Selected Factors Relating To College Success, Mary Ann Inwood Cisne

Master's Theses

This study dealt with factors selected to be investigated for their relationships with type of college attended, first year college grades, college transfer/non-transfer during the first year of college and college graduation/non-graduation. The subjects of the study were the 1960-1964 (inclusive) graduates of a certain Henrico County high school who attended college.

It was an objective of this study to determine the amount of multiple college application, rejection and acceptance experienced by a student. Any trend in the applications to junior or senior colleges, and the extent of acceptance and rejection by junior and senior colleges, was investigated. In addition, …

An Investigation Of The Status, Functions, And Practices Of High School Homerooms In Virginia, Anne Hill Hayes

Master's Theses

No data have been discovered determining exactly why or when the first homeroom originated. In a study by Galen Jones published in 1935, it was reported that there were two homerooms introduced between 1875-1879; two in the period 1900-1904; three, in 1905-1909; and nine in the period from 1910-1914. From then on the growth was rapid.

The homeroom appeared and developed with amazing rapidity because it seemed to offer a solution to the strong demand for a type of education which would include proper emphasis upon important physical, social, emotional, and spiritual factors largely ignored in traditional instruction.

Since its …

Current Practices In Selection, Instruction, And Supervision Of School Bus Drivers In Virginia, William Gibbs Thomas

Master's Theses

The transportation of school children to and from school has not always been the states' responsibility. The attitude of most educators before 1850 was that if students really wanted to come to school they would come even if they had to travel many miles. This attitude of the educated few did not lend itself to a tax-supported pupil transportation system.

The importance of the school bus driver cannot be overemphasized. It is the bus driver's responsibility to get the children to and from safely. There is considerable evidence that very few accidents result from mechanical failure of the bus; most …