Database research record2006·United States (McAllen, Texas)
Effects of a Gardening Program on the Academic Progress of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Math and Science Students
Adelaide Ellen Pigg, Tina M. Waliczek, Jayne M. Zajicek
HortTechnology
Urban Farm DB summary
A study of 196 elementary students in McAllen, Texas, compared the academic progress of students participating in a school garden program with those receiving traditional classroom instruction. No statistically significant differences were found in science achievement scores, indicating similar benefits for both groups. However, students receiving traditional math instruction showed more improved math achievement scores compared to those in the garden program.