Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
2011
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Sharryn Walker
Second Committee Member
A. Sledge
Third Committee Member
J. Finke
Abstract
This project will examine the academic effects a two-week, Pre-Kindergarten camp has on students entering kindergarten. The goals of the summer camp were to provide the students an opportunity to learn school routines, familiarize themselves with the teachers and building layout, and begin learning early reading and math skills. The program's focus was to make the students' transition into the school year both smooth and successful. The participants were evaluated two different times, spanning four months. Current literature, as well as data collection was used to determine results. t-tests comparing two equal variances were tabulated on seven literacy assessment components to determine if academic growth made by students who attended camp was statistically significant when compared to those who did not attend camp. The paper culminates with a summary of the findings, recommendations, and suggestions for additional research.
Recommended Citation
Virden, Jessica, "Does a Two-Week Pre-K Camp Have an Effect on the Outcomes of Kindergartners Over the First Two Grading Periods?" (2011). All Graduate Projects. 77.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/77