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Papers by Kate Mahoney

TheAssessment of Emergent Bilinguals

Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education, 2008

Journal of Educational Research Policy Studies, 2008

evidence suggests that if a student cannot or does not answer four questions from the second sect... more evidence suggests that if a student cannot or does not answer four questions from the second section in a complete sentence, then the student will either authors argue that the requirement that speakers respond in complete sentences research, and characterize the requirement as "academic bias," that is, a prejudice resulting from a confusion of academic content knowledge related to language arts with actual linguistic ability, having the result of arbitrarily should not be used for Spanish language assessment with Spanish-speaking

Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 15235882 2005 10162822, Nov 22, 2010

... Practices Kate S. Mahoney Arizona State University–East Campus Jeff MacSwan Arizona State Uni... more ... Practices Kate S. Mahoney Arizona State University–East Campus Jeff MacSwan Arizona State University–Tempe Campus Abstract ... homes. In addition, Artiles, Rueda, Page 8. 38 Bilingual Research Journal, 29: 1 Spring 2005 ...

Ontario Action Researcher, 2010

Ontario Action Researcher, 2006

The purpose of this study was to determine whether strategically scheduled recess breaks througho... more The purpose of this study was to determine whether strategically scheduled recess breaks throughout the school day will increase student on-task behaviours during the time when they work independently. As an intervention for this action research study, recess breaks were given more often but for less time; recess breaks were scheduled before and after academic lessons throughout the whole day. Methodology included observations with checklist and field notes. Results of the study suggest that recess breaks scheduled directly before or after academic lessons positively affect student on-task behaviours.

Education Policy Analysis Archives

Analyzed the achievement gap between Limited English Proficient (LEP) and English proficient (EP)... more Analyzed the achievement gap between Limited English Proficient (LEP) and English proficient (EP) students in California in the context of the state's Proposition 227, which mandated English immersion programs. Analyses indicate that although scores have risen overall, the achievement gap between LEP and EP students does not appear to be narrowing in California. (SLD)

Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education, 2008

In light of a recent revelation that Gersten (1985) included erroneous information on one of two ... more In light of a recent revelation that Gersten (1985) included erroneous information on one of two programs for English Language Learners (ELLs), the authors re-calculate results of their earlier meta-analysis of program effectiveness studies for ELLs in which Gersten's studies had behaved as outliers ). The correction resulted in a change in mean effect size from .08 to .19 for all outcome measures, from -.06 to .14 for (English) reading, from .08 to .17 for (English) math, and from -.01 to .10 for all Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) studies. The revelation of Gersten's coding error, and the inconsistency of Gersten's studies with other effect" suppresses results favoring TBE in these studies. Removing Gersten's studies from the meta-analysis renders an effect size of 0.17 for TBE, nearly as high as for Developmental Bilingual Education (DBE). The authors argue that the most informative result is the effect size reported for studies involving ELLs in both treatment and control groups, with an average effect size for TBE of 0.23. The new analysis therefore strengthens the conclusions previously reached in the authors'original research supporting TBE over English-only approaches, and DBE over TBE.

Aphasiology, 2009

Background: The research literature on treatment methods for word-finding deficits in aphasia is ... more Background: The research literature on treatment methods for word-finding deficits in aphasia is extensive. A meta-analysis of studies for word-finding therapy was conducted in order to objectively synthesise this information to answer large-scale questions of treatment efficacy.Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of various treatment approaches for word-finding deficits for individuals with aphasia. This analysis

Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education, 2008

International Journal of Testing, 2008

Education policy in many countries has undergone changes regarding the testing of English Languag... more Education policy in many countries has undergone changes regarding the testing of English Language Learners (ELLs), who by definition are not yet proficient in the language of the test. As policies mandate the inclusion of ELLs in large-scale testing, many question the validity of achievement test scores because the degree to which the test score is a function of language

Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education, 2008

Background Two events -the Flores v. State of Arizona 1 (Flores) ruling in 2000 and the voterappr... more Background Two events -the Flores v. State of Arizona 1 (Flores) ruling in 2000 and the voterapproved Proposition 203 2 in 2002 -have significantly changed the legal landscape in Arizona for English Language Learners (ELLs). 3 The Flores case imposed a number of duties on the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction related to identifying and providing appropriate services to ELLs. Proposition 203 changed the state law governing the required services and assessments for ELLs, mandating that "all children in Arizona public schools shall be taught English by being taught in English." 4 Flores v. Arizona Citing the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) of 1974, 5 in 1992 Miriam Flores sued in Federal District Court, accusing the State of Arizona of failing to provide ELLs with a program of instruction designed to make them proficient in English 3.2

Educational Policy, 2005

Smith's strategy of including as many studies as possible in the analysis rather than excluding s... more Smith's strategy of including as many studies as possible in the analysis rather than excluding some on the basis of a priori "study quality" criteria. It is shown that bilingual education is consistently superior to all-English approaches, and that developmental bilingual education programs are superior to transitional bilingual education programs. The meta-analysis of studies controlling for English-language-learner status indicates a positive effect for bilingual education of .23 standard deviations, with outcome measures in the native language showing a positive effect of .86 standard deviations. It is concluded that bilingual education programs are effective in promoting academic achievement, and that sound educational policy should permit and even encourage the development and implementation of bilingual education programs.

Bilingual Research Journal, 2005

... Practices Kate S. Mahoney Arizona State University–East Campus Jeff MacSwan Arizona State Uni... more ... Practices Kate S. Mahoney Arizona State University–East Campus Jeff MacSwan Arizona State University–Tempe Campus Abstract ... homes. In addition, Artiles, Rueda, Page 8. 38 Bilingual Research Journal, 29: 1 Spring 2005 ...

Aphasiology, 2009

Background: The research literature on treatment methods for word-finding deficits in aphasia is ... more Background: The research literature on treatment methods for word-finding deficits in aphasia is extensive. A meta-analysis of studies for word-finding therapy was conducted in order to objectively synthesise this information to answer large-scale questions of treatment efficacy.Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of various treatment approaches for word-finding deficits for individuals with aphasia. This analysis

Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 15235882 2005 10162823, Nov 22, 2010

... As described by MacSwan and colleagues, students' scores were linked... more ... As described by MacSwan and colleagues, students' scores were linked from year to year using an algorithm developed by David Garcia and colleagues, then with the Arizona Department of Education, and estimated to have 80% accuracy. ...

TheAssessment of Emergent Bilinguals

Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education, 2008

Journal of Educational Research Policy Studies, 2008

evidence suggests that if a student cannot or does not answer four questions from the second sect... more evidence suggests that if a student cannot or does not answer four questions from the second section in a complete sentence, then the student will either authors argue that the requirement that speakers respond in complete sentences research, and characterize the requirement as "academic bias," that is, a prejudice resulting from a confusion of academic content knowledge related to language arts with actual linguistic ability, having the result of arbitrarily should not be used for Spanish language assessment with Spanish-speaking

Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 15235882 2005 10162822, Nov 22, 2010

... Practices Kate S. Mahoney Arizona State University–East Campus Jeff MacSwan Arizona State Uni... more ... Practices Kate S. Mahoney Arizona State University–East Campus Jeff MacSwan Arizona State University–Tempe Campus Abstract ... homes. In addition, Artiles, Rueda, Page 8. 38 Bilingual Research Journal, 29: 1 Spring 2005 ...

Ontario Action Researcher, 2010

Ontario Action Researcher, 2006

The purpose of this study was to determine whether strategically scheduled recess breaks througho... more The purpose of this study was to determine whether strategically scheduled recess breaks throughout the school day will increase student on-task behaviours during the time when they work independently. As an intervention for this action research study, recess breaks were given more often but for less time; recess breaks were scheduled before and after academic lessons throughout the whole day. Methodology included observations with checklist and field notes. Results of the study suggest that recess breaks scheduled directly before or after academic lessons positively affect student on-task behaviours.

Education Policy Analysis Archives

Analyzed the achievement gap between Limited English Proficient (LEP) and English proficient (EP)... more Analyzed the achievement gap between Limited English Proficient (LEP) and English proficient (EP) students in California in the context of the state's Proposition 227, which mandated English immersion programs. Analyses indicate that although scores have risen overall, the achievement gap between LEP and EP students does not appear to be narrowing in California. (SLD)

Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education, 2008

In light of a recent revelation that Gersten (1985) included erroneous information on one of two ... more In light of a recent revelation that Gersten (1985) included erroneous information on one of two programs for English Language Learners (ELLs), the authors re-calculate results of their earlier meta-analysis of program effectiveness studies for ELLs in which Gersten's studies had behaved as outliers ). The correction resulted in a change in mean effect size from .08 to .19 for all outcome measures, from -.06 to .14 for (English) reading, from .08 to .17 for (English) math, and from -.01 to .10 for all Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) studies. The revelation of Gersten's coding error, and the inconsistency of Gersten's studies with other effect" suppresses results favoring TBE in these studies. Removing Gersten's studies from the meta-analysis renders an effect size of 0.17 for TBE, nearly as high as for Developmental Bilingual Education (DBE). The authors argue that the most informative result is the effect size reported for studies involving ELLs in both treatment and control groups, with an average effect size for TBE of 0.23. The new analysis therefore strengthens the conclusions previously reached in the authors'original research supporting TBE over English-only approaches, and DBE over TBE.

Aphasiology, 2009

Background: The research literature on treatment methods for word-finding deficits in aphasia is ... more Background: The research literature on treatment methods for word-finding deficits in aphasia is extensive. A meta-analysis of studies for word-finding therapy was conducted in order to objectively synthesise this information to answer large-scale questions of treatment efficacy.Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of various treatment approaches for word-finding deficits for individuals with aphasia. This analysis

Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education, 2008

International Journal of Testing, 2008

Education policy in many countries has undergone changes regarding the testing of English Languag... more Education policy in many countries has undergone changes regarding the testing of English Language Learners (ELLs), who by definition are not yet proficient in the language of the test. As policies mandate the inclusion of ELLs in large-scale testing, many question the validity of achievement test scores because the degree to which the test score is a function of language

Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education, 2008

Background Two events -the Flores v. State of Arizona 1 (Flores) ruling in 2000 and the voterappr... more Background Two events -the Flores v. State of Arizona 1 (Flores) ruling in 2000 and the voterapproved Proposition 203 2 in 2002 -have significantly changed the legal landscape in Arizona for English Language Learners (ELLs). 3 The Flores case imposed a number of duties on the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction related to identifying and providing appropriate services to ELLs. Proposition 203 changed the state law governing the required services and assessments for ELLs, mandating that "all children in Arizona public schools shall be taught English by being taught in English." 4 Flores v. Arizona Citing the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) of 1974, 5 in 1992 Miriam Flores sued in Federal District Court, accusing the State of Arizona of failing to provide ELLs with a program of instruction designed to make them proficient in English 3.2

Educational Policy, 2005

Smith's strategy of including as many studies as possible in the analysis rather than excluding s... more Smith's strategy of including as many studies as possible in the analysis rather than excluding some on the basis of a priori "study quality" criteria. It is shown that bilingual education is consistently superior to all-English approaches, and that developmental bilingual education programs are superior to transitional bilingual education programs. The meta-analysis of studies controlling for English-language-learner status indicates a positive effect for bilingual education of .23 standard deviations, with outcome measures in the native language showing a positive effect of .86 standard deviations. It is concluded that bilingual education programs are effective in promoting academic achievement, and that sound educational policy should permit and even encourage the development and implementation of bilingual education programs.

Bilingual Research Journal, 2005

... Practices Kate S. Mahoney Arizona State University–East Campus Jeff MacSwan Arizona State Uni... more ... Practices Kate S. Mahoney Arizona State University–East Campus Jeff MacSwan Arizona State University–Tempe Campus Abstract ... homes. In addition, Artiles, Rueda, Page 8. 38 Bilingual Research Journal, 29: 1 Spring 2005 ...

Aphasiology, 2009

Background: The research literature on treatment methods for word-finding deficits in aphasia is ... more Background: The research literature on treatment methods for word-finding deficits in aphasia is extensive. A meta-analysis of studies for word-finding therapy was conducted in order to objectively synthesise this information to answer large-scale questions of treatment efficacy.Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of various treatment approaches for word-finding deficits for individuals with aphasia. This analysis

Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 15235882 2005 10162823, Nov 22, 2010

... As described by MacSwan and colleagues, students' scores were linked... more ... As described by MacSwan and colleagues, students' scores were linked from year to year using an algorithm developed by David Garcia and colleagues, then with the Arizona Department of Education, and estimated to have 80% accuracy. ...