Faculty Mentors
Dr. Sharene Smoot
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between student mobility and student reading achievement in a small middle Georgia elementary School. Data obtained from student records revealed only a weak, negative relationship which was stronger for girls and students in fourth and fifth grades. The failure of this study to find a strong negative correlation with the number of moves from school to school in this set of students may be evidence of the effectiveness of multiple interventions by a strong leader, a responsive school system, and concerned teachers in a small school. Students passed their 2005 state test in reading at an 83% rate up from 27% in 1999. Improvements at Lindsey include the adoption of balanced literacy, vertical teaming, teacher empowerment, and exposure to a series of professional books.
Recommended Citation
Gallaher, Gail
(2007)
"The Effects of Student Mobility on Student Achievement,"
The Corinthian: Vol. 8, Article 5.
Available at:
https://kb.gcsu.edu/thecorinthian/vol8/iss1/5