Degree Date

4-2017

Document Type

Dissertation - Public Access

Degree Name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Academic Discipline

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Carol A. Burg., Ph.D., Chair

Second Advisor

Stuart I. Carrier, Ph.D., Committee member

Abstract

This project addresses a high school that has low test scores in the mathematics department. The scores, especially of the core math courses are at or below that of the district level. I investigated into potential causes of the problems and how this could be rectified by proposing a change.

I collected some students’ tests scores data of the math courses, and then conducted surveys and interviews of the teachers of these courses to gain a better insight into the problem. The results prove my previous notion that the scores were not good and that both teachers and administration would like to see a change and are in favor of my proposal. Although my proposal seem to be an effective tool to help with the math department scores, there is a challenge that some of the teachers are not aware of the plan I am proposing and they need staff development to educate them. Also, the master schedule poses a challenge because of the magnet component of the school.

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