This study reviews research and data to determine whether student achievement is affected by the high school scheduling model, and whether changes in scheduling models result in statistically significant changes in student achievement, as measured by the ACT Composite, ACT English Language Arts, and ACT Math scores. The high school scheduling…

A total sample of three 4-1-4 calendar/curriculum institutions and two control programs were selected for participation in this evaluation research project. Data were collected in three separate but related phases: compilation of institutional data, questionnaire, and interviews. The study concentrated upon the impact of the interim term upon the…