Date Approved
4-7-2004
Embargo Period
4-25-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Educational Leadership
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Hurley, Dennis
Subject(s)
Middle schools--Administration; School improvement programs; School management and organization
Disciplines
Educational Leadership
Abstract
The purpose of this exploratory investigation was to determine the effectiveness of the reconfiguration of a middle school to a K-8 building and its impact on the eighth grade students and their performance on the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) test using a method of inquiry design. This study addresses (a) the change agents and how to handle them and (b) identifies the components and ramifications of change. Interviews, observations, and the review of material culture were used to conduct the study. The data gathered was compiled in the narrative with information being shown as tables, charts and graphs. The data gathered show that students who attend a K-8 school performed better than student attending a middle school. Standardized test scores of K-8 students were better than those of middle school students.
Recommended Citation
Hull, Samuel C., "K-8 reconfiguration of a middle school and its impact on the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment" (2004). Theses and Dissertations. 1166.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1166
