... have served our research purposes well, they are, in turn, the source of new methodological problems. A case in point is the experiments reported in Chapters 4 and 5. In these studies, we wanted to be sure that each participant had read every word of the experimental texts: Therefore, we read ... we needed a measure that tested large numbers of items efficiently, was easy to prepare, and detected partial levels of growth. The simple four-part ratings scale we opted for (see Table 10.1) met these criteria . The self-report rating scheme also had the important advantage of not drawing ......

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... significant importance, this research will educate districts in deciding on whether they are truly fulfilling their responsibility to the community, students, and parents. Summary This doctoral study contains five chapters. Chapter I included the introduction to the study which focuses on how student-led conferences affect minority student achievement. Chapter I also provided a rationalization for this study, the purpose ... the literature important to recognizing the barriers of parental involvement. The literature review begins with the importance of technology. Over the last decade, t...

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