A Study of the Effects of a Tutorial Program on the Reading Achievement of Seventh Grade Students Engaged in Tutoring Second Grade Students

Author

Mary P. Hallick, Marquette University

Date of Award

Spring 1974

Document Type

Dissertation - Restricted

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Gillespie, Margaret

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to try to determine the effect of a ten week tutoring experience on reading ability, attitude toward reading, and attitude toward self on a selected group of seventh grade students and on a selected group of second grade students to be tutored.