Date of Award
1986
Type
Thesis
Major
Specialist in Education
Degree Type
Special Degree in Education
Department
Teacher Education
First Advisor
Dr. Lindquist
Second Advisor
Dr. Carolyn M. Cartledge
Third Advisor
Dr. James Brewbaker
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of vertical acceleration of students who had taken algebra in the eighth grade. A questionnaire was administered to seniors to determine the attrition rates and their perceived success level in subsequent mathematics courses. All seniors in four high schools in a large school district in Georgia completed the questionnaire. Responses of those seniors who had taken algebra in the eighth grade were analyzed by examining the percentages and frequency counts. The study revealed a high attrition rate for the senior year mathematics course and perceived success levels that were not entirely indicative of students that should be the most mathematically precocious youth.
Recommended Citation
Willis, Amy, "The Effects of Vertical Acceleration in Mathematics" (1986). Theses and Dissertations. 669.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/669
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