Doing It Differently: Alternative Assessment Strategies - NAGC

Summary of FindingsLow Income White Students (N=13)• Perceived the program positively, recognizingthe academic and affective impact of theprogram experience• Low SES did not affect their performance atschool• Both parents and teachers perceived them ascreative and had diversified talent areas• Half of the group was perceived to have learningproblems (e.g., lack of motivation, lack of timemanagement and organizational skills)• A majority of families appeared to be involved intheir children’s education