Date of Award
Spring 5-2017
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Educational Research and Administration
Committee Chair
David E. Lee
Committee Chair Department
Educational Research and Administration
Committee Member 2
James T. Fox
Committee Member 2 Department
Educational Research and Administration
Committee Member 3
Myron Labat
Committee Member 3 Department
Educational Research and Administration
Committee Member 4
Richard S. Mohn, Jr.
Committee Member 4 Department
Educational Research and Administration
Committee Member 5
Kyna J. Shelley
Committee Member 5 Department
Educational Research and Administration
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between the classroom organizational structure and MCT2 test scores of fifth grade math students. The researcher gained insight regarding which structure teachers believe is most beneficial to them and students, and whether or not their belief of classroom organizational structure differs based on the number of years of classroom experience and/or degree held.
The results of this study showed no significant difference in the standardized test scores of students in a self-contained classroom compared to the students in a departmentalized classroom. Though there was no significant difference in teachers’ beliefs relative to differences and possible benefits between the self-contained and departmentalized classrooms, teachers did display optimism in regard to departmentalization in the fifth grade math classroom.
No significant difference was found in teachers’ beliefs about classroom organizational structure based on years of classroom experience or current classroom structure, however, there was a significant difference in regards to teachers’ beliefs about classroom organizational structure and their certification level. No significant difference in the classroom organizational structure and standardized test scores was found, but teachers were more optimistic in regard to the departmentalized classroom.
ORCID ID
0000-0001-5184-0796
Copyright
2017, Dallas Marie Lane
Recommended Citation
Lane, Dallas Marie, "Classroom Organizational Structure in Fifth Grade Math Classrooms and the Effect on Standardized Test Scores" (2017). Dissertations. 1370.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/1370
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Elementary Education Commons