We worked with Holy Name High School to improve mathematics scores on the SAT. A diagnostic test with SAT and ACT questions was administered to approximately 160 students. A statistical analysis was then performed on the results in order to determine significant deficiencies. Problem-based learning was implemented in experimental lessons. The effectiveness of these lessons was examined via pre-class and exit surveys. Using these results we formulated several recommendations for the teachers to improve the students' math scores.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Rosato, Laura
• Barone, Michael Thomas
• LeCompte, Nicholas B
• Amoroso, Dante

Subject

• Learning
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030108-170212

Keyword

• Mathematics--Study and teaching
• Education, Secondary
• Academic achievement

Advisor

• Albano, Leonard D.

Year

• 2008

Sponsor

• Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Date created

• 2008-03-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright