Montwood Middle School
Socorro Independent School District
El Paso, Texas
Project
A. Self-reflection of September 11, 2001 tragedies
B. September/October 2001
School Environment
A. Tragedies
B. Tension and Caution
C. Threat
Need for Discussion
A. Students showed concern and interest.
B. Students shared feelings and opinions.
C. Students asked questions.
Need to Explore and Channel Feelings
A. Students were inclined to create artwork.
B, Focus was on students� creativity.
C. Project allowed students to abandon formal principles.
Research topics were limited to:
A. World Trade Center
B. Pentagon
C. Terrorism
Activities
A. Internet Research and Essay
B. Drawing
C. Painting
Random sample groups were analyzed from 4 classes.
A. Narrative
B. Numerical Data (Pre-Test/Post-Test)
C. Dialog between students and teacher
Targeted Students
7th and 8th Grade students labeled as:
A. Special Education
B. Section 504
C. Gifted and Talented
D. At-Risk
E. Regular Education
F. Heterogeneous Groups
Average Scores
Pre-Test: 60
S/D: 15
Post-Test: 75
S/D: 16
Difference: +15
Total Population: 167
Special Education (SPED)
Average Scores
Pre-Test: 51
S/D: 19
Post-Test: 66
S/D: 16
Difference: +15
Total Population: 20
Average Scores
Pre-Test: 45
S/D: 29
Post-Test: 61
S/D: 3
Difference: +16
Total Population: 2
Gifted and Talented
Average Scores
Pre-Test: 66
S/D: 13
Post-Test: 82
S/D: 7
Difference: +16
Total Population: 5