Gary Peevely

Phone

(615) 963-7216

Tennessee State University

Fax

(615) 963-7214

330 10^th Avenue North, Box 141

Email

gpeevely@coe.tsu.niv.edu

Nashville, TN 37209

Focus Area

Age Group

Whole School Reform

Elementary

Kindergarten through 3^rd Grades

Requires class size reduction

Outcomes

• higher achievement scores
• The following outcomes were not statistically significant:
• no significant differences in motivation
• no significant differences in self-concept

Impact on minority students was twice as large as compared with Caucasian students.

Research Category

5

Program evaluation report was reviewed.

Design

Experimental

Multiple Studies

N/A

The information in the research reviewed did not indicate that other studies have been conducted.

Sample Size

>50

Total Schools=79; Total Students=7,500 in experimental and control groups

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

Standardized achievement tests; curriculum-based tests (e.g., Basic Skills First); measure of motivation and self-concept

Results

Mixed

Some outcomes were statistically significant.

Published

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that studies were published.

Follow-up Data

Mostly Positive

Study was conducted when students were in 10^th grade. Results indicated that program effects were sustained.

Award

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that the program received any awards.