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Preuss, Michael – Online Submission, 2008
The purpose of this ex post facto investigation was to determine the characteristics of and need for developmental education in the college applicant pool in 2006. Demographic data and COMPASS placement test results were gathered for the 1,079 applicants in 2006 who had complete records. These data were considered in the aggregate and in subsets…
Descriptors: College Applicants, Student Placement, Aptitude Tests, Student Characteristics
Bell, Edward Earl – Online Submission, 2010
The purpose of this study was to assess the socialization skills, self-esteem, and academic readiness of African American males in a school environment. Discussions with students and the School Perceptions Questionnaire provided data for this investigation. The intended targets for this investigation were African American students; however, there…
Descriptors: African American Students, Socialization, Middle School Students, Educational Environment
Bell, Edward Earl – Online Submission, 2010
Background: The graduation numbers for Black males are dismal, chilling, and undeniably pathetic. The nation graduates only 47% of Black males who enter the 9th grade. The infusion of federal dollars and philanthropic support will not stop the trajectory of Black males who drop out of school. Black males face an upheaval educational battle;…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Graduation Rate, Academic Standards, Data Analysis
McCoy, Leah P., Ed. – Online Submission, 2006
These Proceedings document an educational research forum held at Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) on December 6, 2006. Table of contents and 27 research studies of high school teaching are included. Studies include: (1) A Study of Teachers' Perceptions of High School Mathematics Instructional Methods (Caroline Adkisson); (2)…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, High Schools, Visual Aids, Teacher Response