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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"Algebra II"”.
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Student-Centered Statistics for Algebra II
… topics integrated into courses such as Algebra. In the case of the later, teachers may feel unprepared to teach isolated statistical topics. This curriculum project was developed to provide support for teaching statistics as part of an Algebra II class. The four lessons were designed to …
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The Effectiveness Of Manipulatives In A High School Algebra II Class
… explores the use of manipulatives in high school Algebra II. The effectiveness of the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Model is compared to explicit instruction. The participants in this study are students from six high school Algebra II classes -two honors classes, and four standard …
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Algebra II: Gatekeeper Course An Examination of CST Proficiency Levels in California and The Bay Area
<p>This paper examines the Algebra II course and California Star Test (CST) proficiency levels in the San Francisco Bay Area and in the State of California. CST proficiency levels are examined by grade level for the State and nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area region. Algebra II is shown …
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A Comparative Study between the Standards of Learning and In-Class Grades.
… fifth, sixth, and seventh grades as well as Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry classes. The purpose of this was to determine whether or not there is a strong correlation between the Standards of Learning and the students' in-class grades. Had a strong enough correlation between the Standards …
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Interjecting Financial Literacy About Credit Cards into the Mathematics Curriculum
… interject a focus on financial literacy into an Algebra II class. It will focus specifically on the financial literacy of credit cards. The curriculum involves three lessons about the basics of credit cards and concludes with a project-based learning activity. This curriculum provides specific …
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Creating Engaging Lessons for Mathematics Through Partner Work, Games, and Interleaved Practice
… This project presents exemplar lessons across Algebra I and Algebra II content that develop student-centered classrooms. Partner work, gamification, and interleaved practice can engage students and help them to develop their problem-solving skills. Four lessons present four unique games that …
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Achievement and Retention in Probability and Statistics: A Comparison of Two Teaching Strategies
… of teaching probability and statistics in Algebra II classes. One class was taught for 3 weeks using conventional methods; the other class was divided into small groups to work on projects independent of teacher and textbook. A multiple-choice test of 25 items constructed by the researcher …
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The Association between Socioeconomic Status and High School Mathematics Scores and Enrollment Rates in Virginia Public Schools.
… Department of Education consisted of 113,786 Algebra I scores, 95,898 Geometry scores, and 68,944 Algebra II scores. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and a Two-way ANOVA were used to determine the variables that were highly significant indicators of mathematical performance and …
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Exploring Quadratic Expressions through the 5E Model
… This curriculum project presents four sequential Algebra I lessons exploring quadratic expressions using the 5E Instructional Model. This model, rooted in constructivist principles, provides a structured framework intended to address the new pedagogical wave. The 5E Model can promote a stronger …
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The "M" in STEM : the integration of high school mathematics standards in STEM education.
… The STEM curriculum was analyzed to find the Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Precalculus concepts that were included and to determine if the high school mathematics was the primary or secondary focus of the activity. The findings suggested explicit connections to high school mathematics …
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Examining the Alternate Ranking Method for Grouping: Using Mixed-Ability Grouping to Enhance Learning
… techniques were implemented on review days in Algebra II classes in which composition based on ability varied strategically. The researcher examined the Alternate Ranking Method for Grouping compared to normal heterogeneous grouping for two units. Formal observations were conducted, and data …
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Implications of Interactions Among Society, Education and Technology: A Comparison of Multiple Linear Regression and Multilevel Modeling in Mathematics Achievement Analyses
… minimally from early education through Algebra II; the need to evaluate teacher certification criteria and the efficacy of teacher preparation programs; the importance of using appropriate statistical modeling approaches in education research; and a call to put students back into the …
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THE IMPACT OF MATERNAL PARENTING STYLES ON GOAL ORIENTATIONS, SELF-EFFICACY, AND USE OF METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES FOR MATHEMATICS AMONG HISPANIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
… students (N = 312) who were enrolled in either Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II. Associations between maternal parenting styles, goal orientations, self-efficacy, use of metacognitive strategies, and math performance were quantified using mediation analyses based on the principles of Baron and …
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An Exploration of the Enrollment and Outcomes of the Virginia Governor's STEM Academies
… Academy participants are more likely to take Algebra II at an earlier grade, enroll in more Career and Technical Education and dual enrollment courses, and declare a STEM major after enrolling at a postsecondary institution. This research provides a valuable new contribution to the study of …
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College and Career Readiness: Access to Advanced Mathematics and Science Courses in Virginia Public High Schools
… used to examine access to advanced mathematics (Algebra II and higher) and advanced science (Chemistry and higher) course offerings by school characteristics, including school size, economically disadvantaged percentage, the percentage of minority students, and urbanicity locale. The results of …
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The Impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE) on Student Academic Achievement and Graduation Rates in the Commonwealth of Virginia
… completers for both the EOC Reading and EOC Algebra II SOLs, and that the mean graduation rate for CTE completers was higher than the mean graduation rate for non-CTE completers for each of the graduation cohorts years included in the study. An additional finding was the discovery of …
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Technology in Mathematics Education: A Descriptive Study of the Availability and Uses of Calculators and Computers in Public High School Mathematics Classes in the State of Virginia
… education; determine in which SOL courses - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Math Analysis, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, and Computer Mathematics - calculators and computers are being used, as well as the frequency and type of usage; and explore the ways in which …
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The relationship of mathematics prerequisites and other academic factors to student achievement in two Virginia community colleges
… on math portion of entrance placement test, (c) algebra I GPA, (d) geometry GPA, and (e) algebra II/trigonometry GPA. The analysis used in this study was developed in several stages. Tests of assumptions were conducted to assure normality and homogeneity of data as well as the elimination of any …
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Small High Schools and Big Inequalities: Course-taking and Curricular Rigor in New York City
… still failing to complete even one semester of Algebra II/Trigonometry--the lowest level of course deemed "college preparatory" by the district. Furthermore, small high schools are not equally beneficial for all types of students. Black and Hispanic students appear to do better in the small …
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An examination of the relationship between inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and student success as measured by public school district graduation rates, dropout rates, and ACT mathematics performance
… rigorous curriculum standards, which include Algebra I and Algebra II (MDE-MMC, 2012). Additionally, Michigan public school students take a battery of state-mandated assessments, including the ACT in their 11th grade school year. To provide exposure to these courses, students with disabilities …
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