Strategies for Raising Low Test Scores of Minority Students

Author

Shanika Y. Mcclendon, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow

Date Approved

8-10-2021

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Education-Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

Degree Program

College of Education

First Advisor

Nagnon Diarrassouba

Academic Year

2021/2022

Abstract

Abstract

This project is an in-service professional development to prepare teachers for implementing effective strategies for raising minority test scores on standardized tests. These strategies focus on the development of vocabulary and on students’ self-efficacy. The literature shows that the failure for African American and minority students to be successful on standardized test is likely due to lack of support, resources, and adequate preparation. Furthermore, the literature reveals that most of these tests are probably biased toward these students’ cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Studies also show other factors such as stress, stereotyping, depression, and anxiety. Taking into consideration these factors, which constitute real obstacles for African American and culturally and linguistically diverse students, this project focuses on teaching strategies and resources to contribute to resolving the poor performance on standardized tests of these categories of learners.

ScholarWorks Citation

Mcclendon, Shanika Y., "Strategies for Raising Low Test Scores of Minority Students" (2021). Masters Theses. 1036.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/1036