| CFDA Numbers: |
84.334
- Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
84.334A - GEAR-UP Partnership Grants 84.334S - GEAR-UP State Grants |
| Goal 8: To significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. |
| Objective 8.1 of 3: Increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education of participating students. |
| Indicator 8.1.1 of 1: Completion of academically challenging curricula: Percentage of GEAR UP students who passed prealgebra by the end of the 7th grade and Algebra 1 by the end of the 9th grade. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Explanation: Historical performance data through 2002 show the percentages of GEAR UP students who passed prealgebra by the end of the 7th grade. Target data beginning in 2003 continue to reflect the percentage of GEAR UP students who pass prealgebra by the end of the 7th grade, and the Algebra 1 standard will now be measured via GEAR UP student passage rates by the end of the 9th grade. Data will continue to be collected on successful completion of core academic subjects and other college preparatory courses. Note that standards to enter and complete above grade level math courses (such as prealgebra and Algebra I for 7th graders) are becoming more rigorous. This practice may limit the percentage of students in many schools served by GEAR UP who are entering and completing such courses. Also Note that data for Year 2001 were obtained from the GEAR UP Annual Performance Report covering April 2000 - March 2001. Data for Year 2002 were obtained from the GEAR UP Annual Performance Report covering April 2001 - March 2002. |
Additional Source Information: Annual program performance reports and program evaluation study. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: December 2003 Validated By: No Formal Verification. GEAR UP staff review performance report data for quality, clarity, and consistency; and to assess extent to which project objectives are being accomplished. |
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| Objective 8.2 of 3: Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education of participating students. |
| Indicator 8.2.1 of 1: Attendance and promotion: Program participants will have high rates of attendance in school and be promoted to the next grade level on time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Explanation: Data reflect the percentages of participating 7th graders with fewer than 5 unexcused absences in the first 2 quarters of the academic year and those promoted to the next grade level. Data will continue to be collected on school attendance and grade level promotions, and in future years on high school completion and postsecondary education enrollment. Note that standards for promotion have become more rigorous in many school districts and states that have GEAR UP programs. |
Additional Source Information: Annual program performance reports and program evaluation study. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: December 2003 Validated By: No Formal Verification. GEAR UP staff review performance report data for quality, clarity, and consistency; and to assess extent to which project objectives are being accomplished. |
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| Objective 8.3 of 3: Increase educational expectation for participating students and students and family knowledge and postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing. |
| Indicator 8.3.1 of 1: Knowledge of postsecondary education: Program participants and their families reporting having knowledge of available financial aid and necessary academic preparation for college. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Explanation: Data reflect the percentages of GEAR UP students and their parents who have talked to school counselors, advisors, or someone else about academic preparation for college and college entrance requirements; as well as the percentages of GEAR UP students' parents who have talked to school counselors, advisors, or someone else about availability of financial assistance. Data will continue to be collected on students and parents' knowledge of postsecondary education entrance requirements, costs of attendance, and financial aid opportunities. |
Additional Source Information: Annual program performance reports and program evaluation study. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: December 2003 Validated By: No Formal Verification. GEAR UP staff review performance report data for quality, clarity, and consistency; and to assess extent to which project objectives are being accomplished. |
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