Date of Award
5-1-2010
Degree Type
Dissertation
University or Center
Clark Atlanta University(CAU)
School
School of Education
Degree Name
Ed.D.
Department
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Ganga Persaud
Second Advisor
Dr.Tervor Turner
Third Advisor
Dr. Edward Williams
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if a correlation exists between the academic self-concept of placed ninth grade students and their perceptions of demographic and school related factors in a metropolitan Atlanta school. Ninth grade students classified as “placed” are those that did not meet the proficiency standard as measured by the eighth grade Georgia Criterion Reference Competency Tests (CRCT) but were still promoted (placed) to the ninth grade. Academic self-concept was measured by student perception data. Surveys were administered to 158 placed ninth grade students during the 2008-2009 school year. The independent variables were—Demographic: age, parent quality, socioeconomic status and gender, and School-Related: teacher methodology, student absence, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, learner disposition, and class climate.
Recommended Citation
Coleman, Laivian G., "Displaced placement: determining factors that affect academic self-concept among placed ninth grade students." (2010). ETD Collection for Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center. Paper 148.
http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/148