ERIC Number: ED546977
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 77
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-1-2675-1668-8
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The Effects of the Tennessee Diploma Project English/Language Arts Standards on the ACT Reading Test Scores of High School Seniors
Medling, Michelle
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Trevecca Nazarene University
This research examined the effects of the new English/Language Arts standards, brought about by the Tennessee Diploma Project, on the ACT Reading test scores of high school seniors. The effects on student achievement, perceptions of secondary and postsecondary educators, as well as the effects on the test scores of at-risk students were measured. The research revealed there was no significant difference between students' ACT Reading test scores when comparing those who were taught the new standards, which began in 2009, to those who were not. No significant difference was found between at-risk students who were taught the new standards. Survey responses from secondary and postsecondary educators indicated significant differences between what each group considered more college and career ready standards. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: High School Seniors, College Entrance Examinations, Reading Tests, Scores, Academic Standards, English, Language Arts, At Risk Students, Comparative Analysis, Secondary School Teachers, College Faculty, Teacher Surveys, College Readiness, Career Readiness, State Standards
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: ACT Assessment
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