High School Success and Collegiate Success

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High School Success and Collegiate Success by Mind Map: High School Success and Collegiate Success

1. Environmental Factors

1.1. Social Atmosphere

1.2. Home Environment

1.2.1. Smith, W. L., & Zhang, P. (2008). PERCEIVED FACTORS FACILITATING STUDENTS' TRANSITION from HIGH SCHOOL to COLLEGE. Michigan Sociological Review, 22, 19-40.

2. High School Vs. College Curriculum

2.1. Differences in Curriculum

2.1.1. Students weigh in on the differences between the major high school and college. (2015, ). University Wire

2.2. School Funding

2.3. Education of Teachers

2.3.1. Jensen, J. L. (2011). Higher education faculty versus high school teacher: Does pedagogical preparation make a difference? Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 37(2), 30.

3. Standardized Testing Why it Doesn't Work

3.1. Catered to only one learning style

3.2. Simpson, R. L., Lacava, P. G., & Sampson Graner, P. (2004). The no child left behind act: Challenges and implications for educators. Intervention in School and Clinic, 40(2), 67-75. doi:10.1177/10534512040400020101

3.3. Hoffman, J. L., & Lowitzki, K. E. (2005). Predicting college success with high school grades and test scores: Limitations for minority students. Review of Higher Education, 28(4), 455-474. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/220862271?accountid=8289/

3.4. Placement Tests

4. Thesis: High school achievement is not indicative of collegiate success due to the changing environmental influences on the student, the myriad of secondary specialized institutions which allows the student the opportunity to tailor their education to their interests, and further, with the removal of standardized testing the student is more able to demonstrate their knowledge of material.