An evaluation of the effectiveness of the accelerated math program at Monongahela Middle School

<p>The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the Accelerated Math Program at Monongahela Middle School in the Deptford Township School District. Monongahela Middle School is composed of 7^th and 8^th grade public school students, and is the only middle school in the district. Recently at Monongahela, the implementation of technology into the everyday structure has been recognized. Certain programs have been incorporated in the planning and development of lessons and as teacher aides.</p> <p>The program was being used as the main tool of instruction in 7^th and 8^th grade Basic Skills classes throughout the school. Therefore, the population being studied includes all students that were enrolled in Basic Skills classes in the first semester of the 2003/2004 academic year.</p> <p>Data was collected from students' achievement in class and their scores on the Star Math test. Data was compared and analyzed from the beginning to the end of the study. It was concluded that the Accelerated Math program produces effective results for 7^th and 8^th grade students enrolled in Basic Skills Math classes. The average increase in Grade Equivalent was 2.5. That score demonstrates an increase in over two grades. Many other scores, along with classroom achievement, showed increases.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in School Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2004

Author dc:creator

• Schilling, John F.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Capasso, Ronald

• Mathematics--Study and teaching--New Jersey; Middle school education--New Jersey
• Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1232

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2232