Research Projects

America’s Choice 2005/6

Research Director: Ms Prue Anderson

This project provided assessment materials and diagnostic reports for the Ramp-Up component of America’s Choice.  Ramp-Up is a withdrawal and catch-up program for students whose mathematics and literacy skills are three or four years below that of their Grade level. The assessments are targeted at students in Grades 6 and 9.

Staff: Ms Frances Eveleigh, Mr Mark Butler, Ms Margaret McGregor

Expected Completion Date: March2005-Oct 2006

Funding: America’s Choice Inc

Deliverables: Maths and literacy assessments, diagnostic feedback for teachers and students, progress maps, writer reliability study, workshop in New York