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.
Recommended Citation
Crawford, Christine Ann, "The Impact of an At-Risk Program in an Elementary School" (1999). Theses. 184.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/184
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