STUDENT SELF-CONCEPT & STANDARDIZED TESTING Jamie MacDonald, Julia Martino, Colton White

STUDENT SELF-CONCEPT & STANDARDIZED TESTING Topic  The topic of this inquiry is the affects of standardized testing. Purpose  The purpose of this inquiry is to determine if standardized testing affects the self concept of a student who struggles with test taking.

STUDENT SELF-CONCEPT & STANDARDIZED TESTING Context  Urban elementary school.  3 First Grade students who struggle in testing situations within a ~20 student classroom.  Diverse Socioeconomic Background.  Teacher utilizes traditional teaching style.

STUDENT SELF-CONCEPT & STANDARDIZED TESTING Data Collection  Literature Review  Teacher Interview  Student Self-Assessments  Student Interviews Data Analysis  Examine the difference between the self- assessments pre and post test.  Analyze interview data to compare to self-assessment.

STUDENT SELF-CONCEPT & STANDARDIZED TESTING Timeline of Inquiry  Literature Review.  Interviews with a teacher about students who are academically strong but struggle with test taking.  Student self-assessment on self-concept.  Student completes a standardized test.  Student self-assessment on self-concept.  Interview with students to get greater detail on self-assessment.

STUDENT SELF-CONCEPT & STANDARDIZED TESTING Ethical Concerns  Are students going to feel pressure from their teachers to participate?  Will identified students be negatively affected by being singled out? Social Significance  If self concept is negatively affected what steps can we put in place to mediate this effect.