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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract and Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter 1: Rationale
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Overview of Method
Definition of Key Terms
Chapter 2: Review of the Literature
Semestered (4x4) Block Scheduling
The Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP)
Chapter 3: Method
Participating Students
Participating Teachers
Traditional Schedule
Traditional Curriculum
Reform Cohorts
Schedule and Curriculum: Summary
Data Collection
Data Analysis: Eleventh Grade Algebra Tests
Data Analysis: Student Transcripts
Data Analysis: Documents and Key Informants
Summary of Method
Chapter 4: Results
Algebra Achievement at the End of Eleventh Grade
Transcript Analysis
Advanced Placement Courses
Chapter 5: Summary and Conclusions
Summary of Results on the Algebra Achievement Test
Summary of Results from the Transcript Analysis
Summary of Results Regarding Advanced Placement Courses
Interaction of the Semestered Block Schedule and IMP Curriculum
Limitations: Threats to Internal Validity
Some Strengths of the Research Design
The Nature of the Implementation at Suburban High School
Use of Multiple Measures
Synergy of IMP and the Semestered Block Schedule
Future Research
References
Appendix A: Core-Plus Algebra Test Forms Used In This Study
Appendix B: Scoring Rubrics
Appendix C: Sample Anchor Papers
Appendix D: Sample Practice Papers
Appendix E: Detailed Description of IMP Modules
Appendix F: Methodology for Rasch Analysis and Multiple Imputation
