Purpose Statement

As I am moving along this dissertation journey I am finding that I am becoming more passionate my topic. The more I learn, the more I want to change. Here is my third blog. Let me know what you think.


Problem Statement
Standardized test scores among students in grades 4-5 are decreasing. Studies show that there are multiple components, including administrative relationships, that lead to teacher burnout (Alvarez, 2008).Teacher burnout has an impact on how well the teacher performs in the classroom. 


 Purpose Statement
The purpose of this study is to determine the correlation between teacher-principal relationships and student scores on standardized tests (FCAT).

Independent Variables
Teacher's relationships with students
Principal's relationship with teachers

Dependent Variables
Student FCAT Scores

Research Questions
What is the relationship between student achievement and teacher-principal relationship measured by teacher-principal surveys?

How do novice teachers (3 or less years of experience) and expert teachers (3 or more years of experience) differ in their view of the teacher-principal relationship?

What reasons do student's give for low performance on FCAT?

Alvarez, H. & Grayson, J. (2008). School climate factors relating to teacher burnout:A mediator model.     

            Teaching and Teacher Education.24(5) 1349-1363.