Dr. Pierce is CTE Specialist at Volusia County Schools in Daytona, Florida. Dr. Hernandez is Associated Professor and Director of the Career and Workforce Education program at the University of South Florida.
The results of a quasi-experimental study that tested a contextual teaching and learning (CTL) model for integrating reading and mathematics competencies through 13 introductory Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses were shared in this presentation. The purpose of the study was to determine whether students who participated in CTE courses that integrated core mathematics and reading standards performed better on a test of mathematics and reading skills compared to students who participated in traditional, non-integrated courses. The treatment group consisted of students in the 13 introductory courses taught by the CTE Lead Teachers and the control group consisted of students in all other sections of the 13 introductory courses not taught by CTE Lead Teachers. After a 26-week intervention, 9th and 10th grade student FCAT reading and mathematics scores were analyzed to determine if the mean change in post-test scores was greater in the treatment group than the mean change in scores in the control group. An ANCOVA and multiple regression analysis of quantitative data revealed that the integrated CTE courses were statistically significant in improving reading treatment group scores, but not statistically significant in improving mathematics treatment group scores.
For further information about the study or copies of the manuscript submitted for the presentation, you may contact Dr. Pierce at kbpierce@volusia.k12.fl.us.
