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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"Virginia Standards of Learning"”.
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The Relationship Between the Virginia Standards of Learning Tests and the New PSAT/NMSQT
… examined the relationships between the SOL End-of-Course Reading and Writing tests and the new PSAT/NMSQT Verbal and Writing tests. The PSAT/NMSQT Writing tests were administered for the first time in October 2004. Two linear regression analyses were utilized, with PSAT/NMSQT Verbal and writing …
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The Language of Mathematics: Virginia Standards of Learning Mathematical Pictionary for Grades K-3.
<p>My experience teaching in Virginia schools, pacing and aligning instruction to the Virginia Standards of Learning, caused me to recognize the need for a mathematics tool to simplify and transition K-3 mathematics vocabulary usage and instruction. The language of mathematics uses three linguistic …
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Comparison of Selected Benchmark Testing Methodologies as Predictors of Virginia Standards of Learning Test Scores
… assessment scores predict fifth grade math Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment scores. Three school districts participated in the study by providing student data on math benchmark assessments and fifth grade math SOL assessment scores. Scores were organized and analyzed to determine the …
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Effects of Two Models of High School Block Scheduling on The Virginia Standards of Learning Assessments
… the nation are rethinking the organization of the high school day in relation to time as they face the challenges of a new century. Block scheduling, the use of extended periods of time for learning, is one response to the reorganization of the high school where in Virginia during the …
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A case study of curriculum controversy: the Virginia Standards of Learning for history and the social sciences
… sometimes creates controversy. Controversy often accompanies the development of social studies curriculum because the purpose of social studies education is the preparation of the young for citizenship. Individuals disagree over what characteristics define the good citizen, as well as what …
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The Relationship between Teacher Efficacy Levels and Virginia Standards of Learning Fifth Grade Math Achievement in One Virginia School Division
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between teacher efficacy levels and fifth grade Virginia SOL Mathematic achievement. This study sought to determine the extent to which personal efficacy, general efficacy, and total efficacy account for fifth grade Virginia Standards of …
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A Study of the Relationship Between School Climate and Student Performance on the Virginia Standards Of Learning Tests in Elementary Schools
Educators are examining many aspects of schools as they find ways to help students improve their performance on standardized tests in order to meet both federal and state standards. This study examined the relationship between organizational climate and student achievement on the Virginia Standards …
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The Renovation Process and Student Achievement as Measured by Performance on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessments in Mathematics and Reading at the Eighth Grade Level
The purpose of this study was to look at the possible influence the renovation process had on student achievement as measured by performance on the Standards of Learning (SOL) in the areas of mathematics and reading at the eighth grade level in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For purposes of this …
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Evaluating the Predictive Validity of the Speed DIAL Version of the DIAL-3, Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning.
<p>The primary purpose of this research was to validate psychometric integrity of the Speed DIAL screening instrument by establishing its predictive validity. The validation process included determining what, if any, associations existed between the predictor variable, Speed DIAL and the outcome …
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Can I Do Math If I Can't Read? - The Relationship Between Reading and Mathematics Standards of Learning Assessments in One High School In Virginia
… and sciences continues to be a measure of a country's worth (Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences [CBMS], 2012). Nations that want an educated citizenry have consistently studied ways in which to improve performance in mathematics (Claessens and Engel, 2013; Dearing et al., …
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Staying the Course: The Development of Virginia's Standards of Learning and the Decision not to Adopt the Common Core State Standards
The research study investigated the history of the curriculum standards movement in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the context of the national standards movement in order to explain how and why the Commonwealth of Virginia arrived at the decision not to adopt the Common Core State Standards based …
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School Building Condition and Student Achievement and Chronic Absenteeism in Urban High Schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia
The purpose of this study was to examine the possible relationships that exist between the overall, structural, and cosmetic school building conditions and student achievement and chronic absenteeism of students who attend urban high schools located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This study …
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Use of Web-Based Technology to Enhance Instruction of Virginia's Seventh and Eighth Grade Geometry Standards of Learning.
<p>The purpose of this thesis is to develop web-based modules for enhancing instruction of the geometry sections of the Virginia Standards of Learning in the seventh and eighth grades. While all of Virginia's seventh and eighth grade Standards of Learning strands are certainly worthy of these types …
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Comparative Study of Reading First Schools Reading Achievement to Non-Reading First Schools.
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine if there was any significant increase in the reading achievement of Reading First third grade students compared to the reading achievement of the third grade reading students in Non-Reading First schools located in southwest Virginia for 2004-2009. The …
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The Impact of the Virginia K-3 Primary Class Size Reduction Program on Student Achievement in Reading
This study investigated the impact of Virginia's K-3 Primary Class Size Reduction Program on student achievement in reading. The theoretical framework hypothesized that a reduction in class size and sustained professional development would impact instructional strategies implemented by teachers …
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The Impact of Student Attendance, Socio-Economic Status and Mobility on Student Achievement of Third Grade Students in Title I Schools
… in accountability for school districts in Virginia surrounding the Standards of Learning (SOL) test and the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation of 2001, educators are faced with a significant challenge to reduce the rate of absenteeism to increase students' achievement in school. …
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The Relationship Between School Division Climate and Student Achievement of School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia
… that school climate is an important aspect of effective schools (Hoy & Hannum, 1997, p. 290). Literature also suggests that effective schools have a positive school climate (Chrispeels, 1990). The purpose of this study is to determine if the climate of schools affects the student achievement …
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The Relationship Between School Climate and Academic Achievement of High Schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia
… will increase (USDOE 2016). The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between school climate and academic achievement at the high school level. This quantitative study used multiple regression analysis to identify the relationship between school climate and academic …
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The Perceptions of Teachers Regarding the Instructional Practices and School Leadership Supports that Contributed to High Pass Rates in Algebra I for Minority Students in Rural Schools
… I to graduate from high school. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the instructional practices of teachers and leadership supports in rural secondary schools with a high pass rate among African American and Latino students in Algebra I. This study was used to determine the …
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School factors that contribute to the academic success of African American boys in an urban elementary school
The issues regarding the lack of academic progress of African American boys prompted Garibaldi (2007) to declare that the African American male continues to fall behind all racial groups, even his female counterpart, on educational performance measures or assessments and in graduation rates. Davis …
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