Self-esteem and academic achievement: A comparative study of African American students in a traditional public school and a magnet school

• Main Author: Fairclough, Sheresa L. T
• Format: Others
• Published: Scholar Commons 2005
• Subjects: Choice schools; Cfsei-3; Fcat; Reading; Math; American Studies; Arts and Humanities
• Online Access: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/2874; http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3873&context=etd

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.