High Scoring, Low Achievement Gap
High Scoring, Low Achievement Gap
Erika Nordfelt
Rocky Mountain High School
Erika Nordfelt
Rocky Mountain High School
ProblemProblem High scoring yet low achieving group of
sophomores. Students were identified that had an
imbalance in test scores (CSAP) verses GPA or attendance record.
Average student GPA at the beginning of the semester was 1.87 and test scores were comparatively examined.
High scoring yet low achieving group of sophomores.
Students were identified that had an imbalance in test scores (CSAP) verses GPA or attendance record.
Average student GPA at the beginning of the semester was 1.87 and test scores were comparatively examined.
ActionAction Students were identified and grouped into two classes,
one per quarter. Critical Skills and Health
All students were assigned to the same counselor who would be actively involved in their classes and implement supplemental lessons.
Lessons were tailored and designed to address specific problem areas for that group of students.
Students would also participate in additional activities geared to enhance overall experience within the class CSU Ropes Course
Students were identified and grouped into two classes, one per quarter. Critical Skills and Health
All students were assigned to the same counselor who would be actively involved in their classes and implement supplemental lessons.
Lessons were tailored and designed to address specific problem areas for that group of students.
Students would also participate in additional activities geared to enhance overall experience within the class CSU Ropes Course
GPA ResultsGPA ResultsAverage GPA at beginning of the semester: 1.877
Average GPA at present: 1.899Average GPA change: .021
Average GPA at beginning of the semester: 1.877Average GPA at present: 1.899
Average GPA change: .021
Attendance ResultsAttendance Results Average days missed at beginning of semester: 14.898
Average days missed at present: 6.021 Average attendance change: -8.886
Average days missed at beginning of semester: 14.898 Average days missed at present: 6.021 Average attendance change: -8.886
Class Rank ResultsClass Rank Results Average class percentile at beginning of semester: 81.81%
Average class percentile at present: 84.40% Average percentile change: 2.60%
Average class percentile at beginning of semester: 81.81% Average class percentile at present: 84.40%
Average percentile change: 2.60%
RecommendationsRecommendations
Research wise the results are not conclusive because of so many other influencing variables. Yet the information is helpful.
Use pre and post test for student feedback. May place the student group in more than
one class together.
Research wise the results are not conclusive because of so many other influencing variables. Yet the information is helpful.
Use pre and post test for student feedback. May place the student group in more than
one class together.