A Study of Single-Gender Grouping for Sixth Grade Math as a Strategy for Improving Student Achievement

Autor/in	Van Zyl, Douglas G.
Titel	A Study of Single-Gender Grouping for Sixth Grade Math as a Strategy for Improving Student Achievement
Quelle	(2011), (116 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, University of Missouri - Columbia
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-2674-3111-0
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Grade 6; Mathematics Achievement; Mathematics Instruction; Grouping (Instructional Purposes); Single Sex Classes; Statistical Analysis; Correlation; Experimental Groups; Control Groups; Comparative Analysis; Poverty; Gender Differences + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Grouping; Gruppenbildung; Single-sex classes; Single-sex schools; Single sex schools; Getrenntgeschlechtliche Erziehung; Schule; Statistische Analyse; Korrelation; Armut; Geschlechterkonflikt
Abstract	Purpose of the study. The purpose of this study was to examine single-gender groupings for sixth grade mathematics classes as a strategy to improve student achievement. The method of research was quantitative, with MAP mathematics test data being used to determine if any relationship exists between the strategy and student achievement. Findings. From this study a firm conclusion about the value of single-gender classes is problematic. While the experimental group appeared to make a difference in the basic statistical analyses, the fact that the findings were not significant when a proxy measure for poverty (free and reduced lunch) and gender are both added to the statistical formulae raise substantial concerns about the value of single-gender classes. Further research is needed to better clarify the true value of single-gender classes compared to mixed-gender issues. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10