Increasing student test scores: A study of if parent involvement, initiated by NCLB, affects student test scores
by Curry, Ann H., Ed.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2007, 145 pages; 3278020

Abstract:

This correlation qualitative study explored whether there is a correlation between parent involvement and student test scores on the Georgia High School Graduation Test, which is administered to all 11 th graders in the State of Georgia as a prerequisite for graduation. The study group is from a small rural school of approximately 800 students. The Georgia High School Graduation Test was given in the spring of 2006 to first time test takers. The research utilized a quantitative approach with correlational design. The type of research was ex post facto research since both variables (parental involvement and student testing success) have already occurred. Data for the study consisted of two surveys; one given to the parents and another given to the students who scored in the top and bottom ten percent of the test results and another survey to their parents. There was no significant statistical data gathered that supported the assertion that parental involvement affects student test performance on the Georgia High School Graduation Test.

 
AdviserKathleen Mondell
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 68-09, p. , Dec 2007
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsEducational tests & measurements; Educational administration
Publication Number3278020
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