Date of Award
1985
Type
Thesis
Major
Specialist in Education
Degree Type
Special Degree in Education
Department
Teacher Education
First Advisor
Dr. Carolyn M. Cartledge
Second Advisor
Dr. Harold Whitman
Third Advisor
Dr. Steve Halverson
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare Head Start students with non-Head Start students in first grade to see if there were significant differences in cognitive achievement. A posttest only design was used, and a factorial analysis of variance was used as the statistical analysis at the .05 level of significance. Both sex and Head Start comparisons were made, but no significant findings were found. However, it was noted that boys who went to Head Start were able to achieve as much as the girls who did not. Since boys are usually less ready for school, the conclusion from this study is that Head Start appears to be effective for boys or gives them a chance to be equal to girls who do not participate in the program.
Recommended Citation
Toelle, Gloria, "The Effects of Head Start on Cognitive Development" (1985). Theses and Dissertations. 673.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/673
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