Date of Award

8-1999

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Art

Department

Education

First Advisor

Pamela Nickels

Second Advisor

Anita Sankar

Third Advisor

Barbara Jones

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to examine the effect:, of an elementary At-Risk Program. Challengers. over a nine month period. The intent of this. program was lo increase student self-concept and academic achievement measured by grade point averages. Identification of students who participated in this study was done by a needs assessment survey completed by the teachers. The needs assessment survey includes identifying characteristics for students "at-risk." The control group consisted of students who were identified as "at-risk", but did not participate in the program. Data collection included scores on the Pier-Harris Self Concept Scale and teacher input on academic achievement scores. Research found a significant difference in self-esteem scores, but not grade point averages of students participating in the program.

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