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Lewis, Shaun; Boes, Susan R.; Chibbaro, Julie S. – Georgia School Counselors Association Journal, 2015
This small action research study (ARS) began with a review of the literature examining the relationship of gangsta rap in regards to academic achievement, self-esteem, decision-making, identity issues and development of young African American males. The purpose of the ARS was to examine the correlation between gangsta rap and its influence on 5th…
Descriptors: Action Research, Popular Culture, African Americans, Males
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Ruff, Sarah E.; Boes, Susan R. – Georgia School Counselors Association Journal, 2014
Low math achievement is a recurring weakness in many students. Math anxiety is a persistent and significant theme to math avoidance and low achievement. Causes for math anxiety include social, cognitive, and academic factors. Interventions to reduce math anxiety are limited as they exclude the expert skills of professional school counselors to…
Descriptors: Mathematics Anxiety, Mathematics Achievement, Grade 5, Elementary School Students