Date of Award
Summer 2020
Document Type
Open Access Dissertation
Department
Educational Studies
First Advisor
Aisha Haynes
Second Advisor
Rhonda Jeffries
Abstract
This mixed-methods, action research project focused on how gifted learners perceived their levels of engagement when presented with differing assessment types. The project, which took place in Washington County Virginia Public Schools, investigated how middle and high school gifted learners’ engagement differed when completing authentic assessments versus multiple choice assessments. A purposeful sample was chosen with participants then completing Likert-type surveys and semi-structured interviews. Classroom observations were conducted at both the middle and high school levels. Data and findings were triangulated to complete the research process.
Rights
© 2020, Felicia Jo Lowman-Sikes
Recommended Citation
Lowman-Sikes, F. J.(2020). Authentic Assessments and Their Impact on Engagement of Gifted Learners in Washington County Public Schools: An Action Research Study. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/5997