An analysis of academic factors associated with a transition program integrated with first grade

Author

Stephanie Spencer Carroll

Date of Award

5-1998

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Major

Education

Major Professor

Ralph S. McCallum

Committee Members

Dianne Whitaker, Robert Williams, Rich Saudargas

Abstract

Transition programs were created for kindergarten students who are not developmentally ready for the curriculum and increased structure of the first grade. After a transition year, students are placed in a regular first grade program. This study presents findings from one school that integrates transition students with first grade students. These transition students were compared with a previous transition class that was homogeneous and with a group of students who were recommended for transition but due to budget cuts were not placed. Academic and special education data were collected from the cumulative records of forty- eight students who were recommended for transition. This study found no significant differences in these three groups of students (N = 48) in achievement, number of referrals for special education, or special education placement (p >.05).

Recommended Citation

Carroll, Stephanie Spencer, "An analysis of academic factors associated with a transition program integrated with first grade. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 1998.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/9215