Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Spring 2004
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Lee A. Plourde
Second Committee Member
Steven A. Schmitz
Third Committee Member
Don B. Woodcock
Abstract
The relationship of the Washington State Learning Assessment, (WASL) math scores between two 4th-grade classes in the greater Wenatchee area was compared. Class A listened to classical music before taking the test and Class B did not listen to music before taking the test. Any significant differences between their scores were evaluated . The average of each class's test scores was compared without any student's name listed. This study was a normal educational assessment being performed in a normal school setting and parental permission was not required for such activities. Review of the literature supports evidence that it's both reasonable and prudent that exposure to specific kinds of music before and during test taking can help engage the student's brain to recall material at a higher level of concentration. Hence, students should produce a more desirable outcome on tests when incorporating music and brain-based learning strategies.
Recommended Citation
Ogan, Theresa Lynn, "Music and Test Taking Learning Strategies" (2004). All Graduate Projects. 849.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/849