Common Denominators: Assessing Hesitancy To Apply to a Selective Residential Math and Science Academy.

Jones, Brent M.; Fleming, Donna L.; Henderson, John; Henderson, Craig E.

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Publication Date: 2002

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Common Denominators: Assessing Hesitancy To Apply to a Selective Residential Math and Science Academy.

Jones, Brent M.; Fleming, Donna L.; Henderson, John; Henderson, Craig E.

Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, v13 n4 p164-72 Sum 2002

A survey of 159 non-applicants to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science indicates that students were confident in their ability to meet admission requirements. However, students were unwilling to leave home 2 years earlier than usual and reluctant to abandon a variety of athletic and associated extracurricular activities. Recruitment implications are discussed. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Attendance, Extracurricular Activities, Residential Schools, Secondary Education, Special Schools, Student Attitudes, Student Participation, Student Recruitment

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Language: English

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