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Access to Algebra I, Gateway to Success: The Impact of Eighth-Grade Algebra I.
<p>An understanding of Algebra I and the role that this foundational course plays as an entry to the college preparatory pathway in secondary education and its influence on mathematical achievement is an integral component for the education of American youth in the global world of science and …
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The Relationship Between Selected Attributes of Algebra I Teachers and Student Achievement on the Algebra I SOL Test in Grades 9-12
… teacher attributes and student scores on the SOL Algebra I Test in Grades 9-12 focused on three prominent teacher attributes: certification, specialization in math, and years of experience teaching math. The study also assessed two additional relationships: 1) the relationship between student …
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Determining indicators and predictors of effective ninth grade algebra I teachers
… remain - What qualities indicate effective Algebra I teachers and can student standardized assessments predict teacher effectiveness? A specific focus on Algebra I teachers is important as it is a required course for all students and it is a course that establishes future success in the …
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The Prediction of Performance in Algebra I at Mortimer Jordan High School.
… mathematics courses. Many students want to take algebra, when they should take another mathematics course. There are several alternatives to taking Algebra I. In the ninth grade, students may take General Mathematics or Algebra I.
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Algebra I Through Team-Based Inquiry Learning
… during the systems of linear equations unit in Algebra I. Team-based inquiry learning combines the use of partner and group work with open-ended questioning to allow students to explore mathematics with their peers. Team-based inquiry learning can be used in any mathematics course, but is best …
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The Effects of Teacher Certification on Freshman High School Students' Algebra I Achievement
… significantly different achievement on a state Algebra I End of Course examination. The specific research questions were: (1) Does type of teacher certification impact Algebra I End of Course (EOC) Exam scores for high school freshman when controlling for students' past mathematics success as …
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Using Interactive Activities to Support the Learning of Factoring Quadratic Equations in Algebra I
Teaching and learning how to factor quadratics in Algebra I classes can be challenging. This curriculum project presents four lessons including interactive activities to address this challenge. When students are able to interact with each other and the content through activities, they build a …
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AN EXPLORATION OF STRUCTURED DATA DISCOURSE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN ALGEBRA I, Jaime Bowers
… alignment with the persistent downward trend in Algebra I performance, states: “LMSD students are not meaningfully engaged in the Algebra I instructional classroom, resulting in a decrease of proficiency on state and district assessments”. The researchers sought to answer two research questions: …
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Attending High School Algebra I: In Search of Well-Managed, Engaging, Culturally Relevant, and Caring Classrooms
… high school graduation and beyond, high school Algebra I. This study gives examples of how successful teachers are providing opportunities for learning Algebra I despite barriers that students, administrators, and policy-makers deliver in low-income schools amidst the latest reform movement.</p> …
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A Curriculum Project on Project-based Learning Supported by Scaffolding and Collaboration in an Algebra I Classroom.
… project was designed to engage students in an Algebra classroom by providing hands-on learning opportunities that can positively impact the world around them. For this curriculum project students will investigate the world issue of pollution to design multiple mathematical representations of …
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The Effect of Instruction in Alternative Solutions on American Ninth-Grade Algebra I Students' Problem Solving Performance
… with two existing groups of ninth-grade Algebra I students. An experimental group of 18 students received instruction in utilizing the ASW for two 55-minute class periods a week for a period of four weeks. A comparison group of 14 students did not receive any instruction. Data for this …
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A Comparison of Course Practices and Student Outcomes in Traditional Lecture Versus Modified Flipped Algebra I Classrooms
… teaching practices and student outcomes in 7 Algebra I classes taught in a modified flipped format and 7 classes in the same high school taught in a traditional lecture format during the same year. There were 4 teachers and about 200 hundred randomly assigned students in each format during the …
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Instructional Strategies and Practices Used to Enhance Student Success in the High School Algebra I Inclusive Classroom
… described as successful for teachers in the Algebra I inclusive classroom. In the southeastern suburban school district used for this study, students who began their freshman year of high school in fiscal year 2000 faced new mathematics requirements for high school graduation, including …
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The Influence of Teaching Methods on Student Achievement on Virginia's End of Course Standards of Learning Test for Algebra I
… of Learning (SOL)(1995) mandates, Virginia's Algebra I teachers and school leaders should utilize research for teaching methods; further, the relationship between teaching methods and student achievement on Virginia's End of Course SOL Test for Algebra I deserves investigation, since …
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An investigation on the impact of modified mathematics course sequence on student's retest scores in Algebra I end-of-course exam.
Mathematics course sequence in the high school curriculum has been a source of continued debate in the United States due to the high failure rates in high school math courses and high failure rates in state-developed end-of-course exams (EOC). Identifying effective sequences of mathematics courses …
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The Influence of Teacher Preparation Programs on Student Achievement and the Use of NCTM Standards and Principles in Middle School and High School Algebra I Classrooms
… methods used in middle school and high school Algebra I classrooms was explored through a mixed method comparative design. The data analysis revealed that alternative teacher preparation programs are a viable avenue to explore in meeting the needs of public schools for providing qualified …
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The Perceptions of Teachers Regarding the Instructional Practices and School Leadership Supports that Contributed to High Pass Rates in Algebra I for Minority Students in Rural Schools
In the United States, students must pass Algebra I to graduate from high school. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the instructional practices of teachers and leadership supports in rural secondary schools with a high pass rate among African American and Latino students in …
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An Investigation Of The Effect Of Single-Gendered Instruction On Achievement In Math And English In An Urban High School
… 9th grade girls and boys in their English I and Algebra I classes. After a year of learning in single-gender classes, the students' end of course scores were compared to the previous cohort of students who were taught in a traditional co-educational format by using an independent t-test. Scores …
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Differences in Mathematics and Reading College Readiness by Student Language Status and Economic Status: A Multiyear Statewide Investigation
… students in their performance on the Algebra I and English I End-of-Course exams and the degree to which Emergent Bilingual students who were economically disadvantaged and Emergent Bilingual students who were not economically disadvantaged differed in their performance on the Algebra …
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