Self-esteem and academic achievement: A comparative study of African American students in a traditional public school and a magnet school
This study evaluated whether differences existed in the academic achievement and self-esteem of African American students in a traditional public school and a choice school. The choice school selected was a technology-focused magnet school. All of the participants were in grades 3 5 and were adminis...
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Scholar Commons
2005
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| Online Access: | http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/2874 http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3873&context=etd |
| Summary: | This study evaluated whether differences existed in the academic achievement and self-esteem of African American students in a traditional public school and a choice school. The choice school selected was a technology-focused magnet school. All of the participants were in grades 3 5 and were administered the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) during the 2003-2004 school year. The FCAT was used to assess academic achievement in reading and math while the Culture Free Self-Esteem Inventories Third Edition (CFSEI-3) was used to assess their self-esteem. Demographic information was also collected to identify factors other than school type that contribute to differences in the academic achievement and self-esteem of African American students. |
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