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- Title
National Testing: Academic Achievement of CTE and Non-CTE Graduates.
- Authors
Michaels, Christopher Val; Gordon, Howard R. D.; Scott, Melissa S.
- Abstract
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at secondary and post-secondary levels are growing in popularity and enrollment. Evaluating the merit of educational programs is a required practice. This study examined the academic achievement of certified CTE high school graduates and non-CTE high school graduates in Nevada as measured by nationwide college testing. Results indicate (ρ < .001) that CTE certified students had statistically significantly higher ACT scores on the ACT composite, reading, math, science, and English assessments than those of general academic student graduates who took one or no CTE courses. Empirical studies have found CTE attracts a diverse audience of students including those who are economically challenged and historically perform at lower academic levels. The difference found in this study in which CTE certified graduates accomplished ACT composite scores 9% higher than non-CTE graduates deserves special attention given additional external challenges many CTE students experience. This study also illuminates the importance of students making serious commitments and seeing their CTE commitment through to certification.
- Subjects
NEVADA; ACADEMIC achievement testing; HIGH school graduates; TECHNICAL education; CAREER education; GRADUATE students; NATIONAL competency-based educational tests; ACT Assessment
- Publication
CTE Journal, 2022, Vol 10, Issue 2, p20
- ISSN
2327-0160
- Publication type
Article