An investigation of the relationships between Gaston County's instructional management system (MAC) and California Achievement Test scores
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- David Wayne Shellman (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Charles M. Achilles
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to determine if students whose teachers were a part of the Gaston County instructional management system for math and communication skills (MAC) — a criterion-referenced test-based management system scored higher on the California Achievement Test (CAT) — a norm-referenced test than did students whose teachers were not in the MAC system. In addition, the researcher investigated the independent variables of gender, race, parental education level, and longevity in the MAC Program to determine if scores on the CAT differed between MAC and Non-MAC students. The sample consisted of 420 sixth-grade students in Gaston County Public Schools during the 1988-89 school year. The focus of the literature review narrowed the topic of educational reform to more specific topics of accountability and testing. Special emphasis was given to educational reforms in North Carolina in the 1980s. The researcher used previously collected data for analyses in this quasi-experimental study. Although quasi-experimental, the study followed a posttest only design in its methodology. T-tests, ANOVA, and reliability were the primary statistical procedures used to analyze data.
An investigation of the relationships between Gaston County's instructional management system (MAC) and California Achievement Test scores
PDF (Portable Document Format)
9780 KB
Created on 1/1/1991
Views: 239
Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 1991
- Subjects
- Achievement tests $z North Carolina $z Gaston County
- Mathematical ability $x Testing
- English language $x Study and teaching $z North Carolina $z Gaston County