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Motivating Factors Affecting the Recruitment and Retention of Suburban Middle School Band Students
(2019-05-05)The purpose of this study was to examine various motivators associated with student decision-making and investigate the impact of those motivators on a student’s band participation during their middle-grade years. The goal ... -
A Parent’s / Guardian’s Involvement in Educational and Extra-curricular Activities Leads to Improved Student Academic Success
(2019-05-08)In this study, the question proposed is: Do children whose parents / guardians take an active role in either educational or extra-curricular activities show a higher rate of academic achievement? The goal of this study, ... -
Perceived Barriers to High School Graduation Surrounding 12th-Grade Students at Selected High Schools in Northeast Tennessee
(2020-04-30)The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate 12th graders, in select high schools within Northeast Tennessee, who struggled to achieve the necessary requirements towards graduation. The population consisted ... -
The Perspectives of Transition Planning and Preparedness on Postsecondary Success Among Students with Disabilities
(2023-04-20)This study aimed to examine the transition strategies that most commonly led to successful postsecondary transitions for students with disabilities within a school district in East Tennessee. The study sought to identify ... -
Prevalence of School Bullying Rates From 2005 to 2017
(2020-04-27)The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not school bullying rates have been increasing, decreasing or have remained constant over time. A secondary data source, NCES School Crime Supplement survey, was used ... -
Professional Knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences
(2019-05-06)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is a hot topic in education. Research exists to clearly identify the implications that ACEs have on adults in terms of physical and mental health. Less is known about the implications ... -
A Qualitative Study of the Factors that contribute to successful Homeschool graduates
(2020-04-28)The purpose of this study is to focus on attitudes/practices/techniques/strategies that appear in several different homeschooled families that could help point to a commonality that other parents could point to as a ... -
Qualities of Teachers that Impact Retention in the Teaching Profession: Why Do They Stay?
(2019-04-30)Being able to identify and retain quality teachers is an issue faced by many school districts. There are some who possess innate personal characteristics inspiring their passion to remain dedicated to the teaching ... -
The Relationship Between Accountability Logs and Student Academic Achievement in an Eleventh Grade Class at a Selected High School
(2019-05)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between accountability logs and student academic achievement in high-school English classrooms. The sample consisted of one eleventh grade English class of nineteen ... -
The Relationship Between Classroom Environment and Student Attitudes Toward School in a Selected Multiage Classroom
(2017)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between classroom environment and student attitudes toward school in a selected multiage classroom. The sample consisted of 38 students who were part of the ... -
The Relationship Between English End of Course Tests and ACT Scores in Upper East Tennessee
(2019-12-11)High school students lack the reading skills needed for college and career. This has been a trend at the national level for more than a decade, and it proves to be a trend in Tennessee as well. ACT and Tennessee EOC scores ... -
The Relationship Between Gender Gaps in Income and Gender Gaps in Academic Achievement
(2017)The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between the gender gap in income and the gender gap in mathematic academic achievement, as measured by scores on the math sections of the SAT and NAEP. Data ... -
The Relationship Between Homework and In Class Assignment on Academic Achievement of 1st Graders in an ELA Classroom
(2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between homework and in class assignment on academic achievement. The sample for this study came from a 1st grade class at a selected elementary school. The ... -
The Relationship Between In Class Assignments and Homework Assignments on Student Achievement in 8th Grade Math Classes
(2017)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between in class assignments and homework assignments on student achievement in 8th grade math classes. The sample consisted of 22 male and 10 female 8th grade ... -
The Relationship Between iReady Diagnostic and Mock Interim Assessments on Grades 3-5 Student Performance on TCAP Scores
(2022-04-19)The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between iReady Spring Diagnostic for Tennessee and Tennessee Mock Interim Assessment scores on students Grades 3- 5 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment ... -
The Relationship between Kindergarten and First-Grade DIBELS Next and TRC Scores and Third-Grade TCAP ELA Scores at a Selected School District in Upper East Tennessee
(2019-04-23)The purpose of the research study was to examine the relationship and predictive validity of kindergarten and first-grade students’ scores on Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills Next (DIBELS Next) and Text ... -
Relationship Between Smartphone Usage and Academic Performance of High School Students
(2020)Today’s youth are obtaining, or obtaining access to, smartphones at younger and younger ages. The purpose of this study was to examine if there was a relationship between smartphone usage and academic performance of high ... -
The Relationship Between Student Social and Emotional Learning and Academic Achievement at a Selected High School in Northeast Tennessee
(2023-04-27)The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the relationship between self-reported social and emotional health and test scores at a selected high school in Northeast Tennessee. The sample consisted of 363 ... -
The Relationship Between Students' Academic Achievement and Teachers' Perceptions of Administrative TEAM Feedback at Select Elementary Schools
(2021-04-20)The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between student achievement and teacher perceptions of administrative TEAM feedback. Student subpopulations and teachers' years of experience were also ... -
The Relationship Between Students' Performance in Art and Their Off -Task Behavior in ELA Class
(2017)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between students' performance in art and their behavior in regular classrooms. The sample consisted of 4th graders in an art club. Data were collected using teacher ...
