The Effect of a Ninth-Grade Transition Program on Achievement and Attendence: an Action Research Project in a Public High School
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A Doctoral Capstone Project
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Author: Galdon, Jennifer A.
Date Issued
2023
Abstract
The purpose of this action research study analyzed the effect of a ninth-grade transition program on academic achievement and attendance rate of ninth-grade students at
Meadville Area Senior High School. The research study used a mixed-method approach. A pre-survey and post-survey of ninth-grade teachers provided quantitative analysis with
Likert-scale questions about their perceptions and understanding of the program. The survey also provided qualitative analysis with open-ended responses. A survey of an
advisory team provided quantitative analysis with Likert-scale questions about their perceptions of the benefits of the program. The survey used qualitative analysis from
open-ended responses to explain perceptions. Attendance rate, promotions, failures, and NWEA MAP Growth data of ninth-grade students provided quantitative data. The quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed together to determine the effect of the program. The research study analysis showed a minimal effect of a ninth-grade transition
program on attendance rate and academic achievement of ninth-grade students. The research suggests improvements for a ninth-grade transition program, including transition
activities, professional development for staff, and training for students.
Meadville Area Senior High School. The research study used a mixed-method approach. A pre-survey and post-survey of ninth-grade teachers provided quantitative analysis with
Likert-scale questions about their perceptions and understanding of the program. The survey also provided qualitative analysis with open-ended responses. A survey of an
advisory team provided quantitative analysis with Likert-scale questions about their perceptions of the benefits of the program. The survey used qualitative analysis from
open-ended responses to explain perceptions. Attendance rate, promotions, failures, and NWEA MAP Growth data of ninth-grade students provided quantitative data. The quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed together to determine the effect of the program. The research study analysis showed a minimal effect of a ninth-grade transition
program on attendance rate and academic achievement of ninth-grade students. The research suggests improvements for a ninth-grade transition program, including transition
activities, professional development for staff, and training for students.
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