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- Title
- THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS ON ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL MEASURES OF BLACK TENTH-GRADE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
- Creator
- POMERANTZ, STEVEN HARRIS, Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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It was the purpose of this study to determine to what extent the change in school sites influenced the achievement and behavior of selected black high school students. Upon analysis of the findings, the following conclusions were formulated by comparing the students at the three school sites. 1. After one year, the occupational aspirations of students at School Three were significantly higher. 2. After one year, students at School Three demonstrated the most positive perceptions of their...
Show moreIt was the purpose of this study to determine to what extent the change in school sites influenced the achievement and behavior of selected black high school students. Upon analysis of the findings, the following conclusions were formulated by comparing the students at the three school sites. 1. After one year, the occupational aspirations of students at School Three were significantly higher. 2. After one year, students at School Three demonstrated the most positive perceptions of their teachers; students at School One had the most negative perceptions in this area. 3. After one year, students at School Three had the most positive feelings toward the school they attended during the 1975-76 school year; students at School Two had the most negative feelings in this area. 4. After one year, students at School Three were most improved in final semester grade point average, percentage of classes successfully completed, and attendance; students at School Two had the most negative results in these areas.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1976
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11677
- Subject Headings
- School integration--Case studies, African American students--Florida
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- PERCEPTIONS OF FLORIDA EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS REGARDING THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL INTEGRATION ON THE ACADEMIC GAINS AND SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE OF NEGRO CHILDREN.
- Creator
- BERVALDI, PAUL EDWIN, Florida Atlantic University, McCleary, Edward J.
- Abstract/Description
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The purpose of this study was to determine how Florida educators and school board members perceive the effect of school integration on the academic gains and social acceptance of Negro children. Procedure: The design for this study provided for two independent variables and ten dependent variables for each scale of a composite questionnaire: a ten item academic gains scale (AGS) and a ten item social acceptance scale (SAS). One independent variable was district grouping (DG); this variable...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to determine how Florida educators and school board members perceive the effect of school integration on the academic gains and social acceptance of Negro children. Procedure: The design for this study provided for two independent variables and ten dependent variables for each scale of a composite questionnaire: a ten item academic gains scale (AGS) and a ten item social acceptance scale (SAS). One independent variable was district grouping (DG); this variable was based on a weighted index that classified Florida's school districts into five groups with similar demographic features. The other independent variable was job classification (JC); this variable consisted of elementary and secondary teachers, elementary and secondary principals, superintendents, and school board members. The dependent variables, in each case, were the ten item scores for that scale. A multivariate test of significance (p < .05), employing the Wilks' lambda criterion, was used for testing the hypotheses for each set of scales. In addition, univariate F tests were used to determine if individual items within a scale exceeded chance expectation at the .05 level. Conclusions: 1. Based on the statewide survey-- a. On the academic gains scale (AGS): (1) Perceptions cf the academic gains of Negro students do not differ significantly as a result of interaction between JC's and DG's . (2) Perceptions of the academic gains of Negro students do not differ significantly as a result of JC. (3) Perceptions of the academic gains of Negro students do differ significantly as a result of DG. b. On the social acceptance scale (SAS) : (1) Perceptions of the social acceptance of Negro students do not differ significantly as a result of interaction between JC and DG. (2) Perceptions of the social acceptance of Negro students do not differ significantly as a result of JC. (3) Perceptions of the social acceptance of Negro students do not differ significantly as a result of DG. 2. Based on the correlation study-- There are significant correlations for each JC with measures of social acceptance and academic gains.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1978
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11706
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Comparison of academic success variables of black male high school graduates with other racial and gender populations in the Broward County School District, Florida.
- Creator
- Gillespie, Melvin D., Florida Atlantic University, Kerensky, Vasil M.
- Abstract/Description
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Black males in the United States and Florida are falling behind other groups in almost every measurement of academic success. Inadequate preparation in high school often discourages them from seeking postsecondary education, and reduces their chances of obtaining gainful employment. This study compared the variables which can predict academic success (number of college preparation courses, high school GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores) of black males with that of other racial...
Show moreBlack males in the United States and Florida are falling behind other groups in almost every measurement of academic success. Inadequate preparation in high school often discourages them from seeking postsecondary education, and reduces their chances of obtaining gainful employment. This study compared the variables which can predict academic success (number of college preparation courses, high school GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores) of black males with that of other racial populations and gender. The sample was limited to seniors who graduated in 1994 from the Broward County public schools and attempted the Florida college entry-level placement test. The study used a causal comparative research design. The null hypothesis was tested using a MANOVA to simultaneously study the multiple dependent variables (factors used to predict college success) by race and gender. If there were differences, an ANOVA was used to test for statistical difference in each dependent variable individually. Results indicate that there are significant differences in the potential for success when race and gender were considered. The Wilks's Lambda for gender had a value of.85 (p <.001), and a value of.82 (p <.001) for race. Verbal and math mean scores on the SAT revealed that black female students earned the lowest scores, followed by black male students. The findings further showed that black males had the lowest grade point average and attempted fewer college preparatory courses when compared to other racial groups and gender. Black males had the second lowest class rank at the time of graduation (Hispanic males had the lowest class rank).
Show less - Date Issued
- 1998
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12553
- Subject Headings
- African American high school students--Florida--Broward County--Case studies, Academic achievement--Florida--Broward County--Case studies
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The relationship between mobility and academic performance among African-American fifth graders attending urban schools.
- Creator
- Mabin, Wesley Merle, Jr., Florida Atlantic University, Kerensky, Vasil M.
- Abstract/Description
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mobility and academic performance among African-American fifth grade urban public school students. Blacks in South Florida are a diverse group. As of 1990 the U.S. Census Bureau identified 12 different ethnic groups that comprise the Black ethnic category in Broward County, Florida. The term African-American and the data used in this study reflect the ethnic diversity. This study examined Stanford Achievement Test scores in...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mobility and academic performance among African-American fifth grade urban public school students. Blacks in South Florida are a diverse group. As of 1990 the U.S. Census Bureau identified 12 different ethnic groups that comprise the Black ethnic category in Broward County, Florida. The term African-American and the data used in this study reflect the ethnic diversity. This study examined Stanford Achievement Test scores in mathematics (SATM) and reading (SATR) over the years 1992, 1993 and 1994. The SATM (N = 2208) and SATR (N = 2178) scores over the three year period were the dependent variables in the study. Gender and mobility were the independent variables of the study. Mobility was divided into three categories of non-mobile, mobile and very mobile. Descriptive statistical procedures were applied to the data. The mean and standard deviations were established for the dependent variables for each year of the study. Analysis of variance was applied to the dependent and independent variables of the study over the three year period of 1992, 1993 and 1994. There were no statistically significant main effects or interactions (p >.05 for all effects). Consequently none of the null hypotheses were rejected. This study supports the conclusion that gender and mobility had no relationship with academic performance in urban African-American fifth grade public school students. Suggestions for further research include: (a) exploration of the linkage of gender and mobility with the variables of socioeconomic status, (b) family structure and character qualities in relationship to academic achievement in urban African-Americans, and (c) the replication of this study in a rural setting with students of a different race.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1997
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12504
- Subject Headings
- Academic achievement--Florida--Fort Lauderdale--Case studies, Student mobility--Florida--Fort Lauderdale--Case studies, Urban schools--Florida--Fort Lauderdale--Case studies, African American students--Florida--Fort Lauderdale--Case studies
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- Document (PDF)
