ERIC_NO:
ED292574
TITLE:
The Relationship between Self-Concept and Academic Achievement of Kindergarten Students.
AUTHOR:
Trent, Janice Camella
PUBLICATION_DATE:
1986
ABSTRACT:
A study was made to determine if a relationship could be found between the self-concept and academic achievement of 65 kindergarten children.
Subjects were tested using the Bracken Basic Concept Scale, and 18 items
from the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale. Of the subjects,
37 were white, 25 were black, and 3 were from other groups. Thirty children
were receiving remedial assistance. The Bracken scale was administered
to measure academic achievement in the areas of colors, letter
identification, number and countng, comparisons, and shapes. Piers-Harris
items on intellectual and school status only were administered to assess
self-concept. Contrary to findings of previous studies, a correlation
was found between self-concept and academic achievement of kindergarten
children. Correlations were also found between achievement and race, remedial
assistance and race, sex and race, and achievement and remedial assistance.
(RH)
MAJOR_DESCRIPTORS:
Academic Achievement; Kindergarten Children; Racial Differences; Remedial Instruction; Self Concept; Sex Differences;
MINOR DESCRIPTORS:
Correlation; Primary Education;
PUBLICATION_TYPE:
143