Differences of Mean Scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) for Classical Christian Schools Compared to Non-Classical Christian Schools
Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Christy Anne Vaughana*a Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Brown County Christian School, Sardinia, OH, USAChristy Anne Vaughan, EdD graduated from Liberty University in 2018 and lives with her husband and mother Ohio. She serves as the Head of Curriculum and Instruction at Brown County Christian Academy.Supplemental data for this article can be accessed on the publisher’s website.CONTACT Christy Anne Vaughan [email protected] Head of Curriculum and Instruction, Brown County Christian Academy, 116 College Avenue, Sardinia, OH 45171 USA.AbstractThis causal-comparative quantitative study compares mean scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) between Classical Christian schools and non-Classical Christian schools using data randomly selected from survey responses. The sample consisted of 4,486 mean scores from the 2003–2004 school year through 2012–2013. Welch’s t-tests for unequal variances was used with an alpha set at 0.05 and 0.017 for Bonferroni correction and returned statistically significant results for all three academic areas: reading, math, and writing. Effect size measured by Cohen’s d and eta squared indicated Classical Christian methodology should have a large, positive effect on PSAT scores. Demographic and between school comparison limitations noted. Future research and associated correlational studies are recommended.
Author: Christy Anne Vaughan
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2796644728