Cognitive and Noncognitive Changes From Participation in National Guard Youth ChalleNGe

Abstract

In this research, we document our analysis of one National Guard Youth Challenge (ChalleNGe) programs data on participants cognitive and noncognitive skills. We find that participants (cadets) noncognitive skills increase substantially over the course of the five month program. We also find that the programs recent adoption of an online math curriculum, presented through a facilitated instruction model, is associated with higher gains in math scores. The ChalleNGe program serves 16- to 18-year-old high school dropouts and students at risk of dropping out. The program model includes substantial classroom instruction as well as a strong emphasis on noncognitive skills, such as leadership, planning, and determination. The Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy (WYA) is part of the ChalleNGe program. WYA focuses on credit recoveryclassroom instruction aimed at completing certified courses so that cadets can reenter their home high schools after ChalleNGe on track for graduation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Accession Number
AD1014582

Entities

People

  • Jennie W. Wenger
  • Jennifer R. Atkin

Organizations

  • CNA ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS ALEXANDRIA VA

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Coefficients
  • Curriculum
  • Distance Learning
  • Education
  • Instructions
  • Language
  • Mathematics
  • National Guard
  • Observation
  • Psychological Adaptation
  • Psychology
  • Schools
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • STEM Education