Student Engagement to Lead to Higher Test Grades

Author

Alyssa Sherman, University of South Alabama

Date of Award

5-2016

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Degree Name

BS

Department

Educational Leadership

Faculty Mentor

Abigail Baxter

Advisor(s)

Nancy Gaillard, Ph.D., Dennis Campbell, Ph.D.

Abstract

This study investigated the if the use of student engagement methods increased students' academic performance. Previous research has identified many approaches for increasing student engagement. Using an AB single subject design, two students received interventions involving building one-on-one relationships, positive encouragement, and giving students success opportunities. Student A received intervention in reading and Student B in math. The dependent variables were test scores and class grades. The interventions were successful in improving students' test scores and class grades. Anecdotally, students' behavior also improved.

Recommended Citation

Sherman, Alyssa, "Student Engagement to Lead to Higher Test Grades" (2016). Digitized Honors Theses (2002-2017). 72.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/honors_theses-boundprint/72