An evaluation of the methods used in selecting students for an accelerated science program

Author

Thomas E. Hake

Publication Date

1960

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Terwilliger, George L.||Caldwell, Loren T.||Gould, Howard W.

Degree Name

M.S. (Master of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Biological Sciences||Department of Physical Sciences||Department of Earth Sciences

LCSH

Educational acceleration; Science--Study and teaching

Abstract

PURPOSES OF THE STUDY The purposes of this study are fourfold: 1. To investigate the number of schools currently offering "accelerated" Science Classes. 2. To investigate the methods used in selecting students to participation in "accelerated" programs. 3. To point up strengths and weaknesses of present methods of selection. 4. To improve upon methods currently used.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.||Includes illustrations.

Recommended Citation

Hake, Thomas E., "An evaluation of the methods used in selecting students for an accelerated science program" (1960). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 1234.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/1234

Extent

30 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

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Media Type

Text