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The instructional practice selection process as perceived by communication arts teachers in Missouri public middle schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
were analyzed and reported with regard to commonalities. Additionally, the teacher selected IPs were compared to the effective practices identified by Marzano et al. (2001). In the teachers' own words, they described their experiences learning...
Ayp building level accountability profiles : Missouri public schools 2004-2005
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The purpose of this study was to provide data to identify Missouri Public School Building variables that impact adequate yearly progress (AYP) status. Data were collected from Missouri DESE for the 2004-2005 school year. ...
Psychometric properties of the School Leader Practice Survey (SLPS) to determine Missouri school superintendent perceptions about Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards performance indicators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
). The SLPS was sent to 524 Missouri school superintendents practicing during the 2006-2007 school year of which 73 agreed to complete the survey. Factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha were applied to investigate properties of reliability and validity...
Identification of National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) socialization variable clusters that predict private midwestern college persistence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Concerns about increasing student persistence through understanding engagement led to a study based on the identification of NSSE socialization clusters that predict private Midwestern college persistence. Looking at ...
Analysis of withdrawal reasons and mobility factors for Missouri's public school students with disabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Special education students receive specialized instruction, yet they are dropping out twice as often as their nondisabled peers (Smink & Cash, 2006). Dropping out is not a...
The impact of division II revenue and non-revenue sport participation on student engagement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of NCAA Division II revenue and non-revenue sport participation on student engagement. The engagement measurement for the study was selected items from the National Survey ...
Relationship of school culture survey responses from reading first coaches to the Missouri Assessment Program third grade communication arts proficiency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study investigated relationships between elements of a collaborative school culture, as perceived by Missouri Reading First coaches, and student ...
An investigation of student perceptions of dual enrollment at a mid-sized western community college
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Dual enrollment programs have become prominent across the U.S. Several studies show positive outcomes including increased high school completion, improved postsecondary persistence, and higher college degree completion. ...
The relationship and predictive power of critical thinking skills scores to NATABOC certification examination for athletic training performance scores
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
critical thinking skills and higher scores in the subscale areas of inference and deductive reasoning. It was determined by Pearson Correlation that several correlations existed. Multiple stepwise regression showed written and practical section scores...
A determination of the reliability and construct validity of the Leadership Capacity School Survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this quantitative case study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Leadership Capacity School Survey (Lambert, 2003). The Leadership Capacity School Survey (LCSS, Lambert) was electronically ...
The perceived importance and gender differences in Missouri public high school assistant principalship duty delegation for promotion preparation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
alumni association. Recommendations to district superintendents were included to inform policy and practice in regards to the delegation of duties to high school assistant principals and the screening of applicants for high school building level...
Evaluation of the impact of participation in the T.E.S.T. examination preparation program on elementary education teacher candidate C-BASE and PRAXIS-II performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
1995-2007, but MANCOVA analyses determined participation in the T.E.S.T. examination preparation program, although statistically significant, had low practicality and effect size. Utilizing MANCOVA with ACT as covariate, analyses determined main effects...
Emerging donors : the reliability and validity of the survey of women's philanthropic motivations (SWPM)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
to help the next generation of students, accessing football tickets/lottery, having confidence in the family's financial security, naming a scholarship in their or their family's names, supporting unrestricted funding, and desiring to be a member...