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Showing 1 to 20 of 55 for “"Class discussions."”.
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Implementing Whole Class Discussions in a Seventh Grade Unit on Ratios
… placed on communication in the mathematics classroom. Additionally, I explored the theoretical background of and research based effects of implementation of discussion into the secondary mathematics classroom in order to support my claim that discussion is an effective way to meet NCTM’s …
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Developing Mathematical Knowledge Through Class Discussion: One Teacher's Struggles in Implementing Reform
… during his efforts to facilitate mathematical discussions in a secondary algebra class. Class discussions and interviews were documented and analyzed to investigate the patterns of discussion, the teacher's role in facilitating discussion, and the struggles encountered by the teacher through …
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The Effects of Online Discussions on Student Preparedness and Quiz Scores
… methods study investigated the effects of online discussions on student preparedness for chapter quizzes and quiz scores. Surveys, journal prompts, and paired t-tests, were used to determine student preparedness, frequency of participation in face-to-face classroom discussions, and a comparison of …
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What do you think? : applied research in class discussion communication.
… English teachers' experiences facilitating class discussions and analyze the information communicated in extant discussion facilitation resources targeted towards non-credentialed English teachers. The study created themes from semi-structured interviews with 29 non-credentialed English …
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Influences of metacognition-based teaching and teaching via problem solving on students’ beliefs about mathematics and mathematical problem solving
… used journal writing, small groups, and whole-class discussions as three different but interrelated strategies that focused on metacognition. Data for the study were collected through four different sources, namely quizzes and assignments (including the final exam), interviews, the instructor's …
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Students as agents of change
… The study took place in a fifth grade inclusion classroom of twenty three students. Journal prompts and class discussions were utilized to gather data. The data collected was analyzed and categorized according to student responses. Significant findings pointed that students were willing to think …
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Phantom Classmates : A Case Study Of Talented Mathematics Students Learning Via Telematics
… Australia, and were withdrawn from face-to-face classes to attend mathematics transmissions. Qualitative data were collected through student interviews, an anonymous questionnaire, tape recording of lessons, and teacher field notes. Students all agreed the main disadvantage occurred if …
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The effects of using children's literature to teach positive character traits to elementary students
… pertaining to that week's trait was read to the class. After readings, class discussions and role playing activities were held. Students were given a pre/post assessment to judge student learning of positive character traits throughout the study. The results of this study have shown that …
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The Organization of Classroom Discussions: A Study of How and Why Female Classroom Particiaption Differs Between Book Club Discussions and Whole-Class Reading Discussions
<p>This study investigated the organization of classroom discussions and its affects on the participation of third grade girls in two public school classrooms. It compared the participation of female students during reading utilizing the small-group technique of book club discussions (four to six …
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The effects of using motion detector technology to develop conceptual understanding of functions through dynamic representation in grade 6 students
… this thesis has been implemented in one Grade 6 class (pupils 11-12 years of age). Participating students were observed during class discussions and their assignments were analysed over three sessions. Conclusions are drawn regarding the effects of using dynamic representation on the conceptual …
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Decreasing Math Anxiety Through a Quadratics Unit
… treatments of math anxiety in the mathematics classroom. A majority of math anxiety experienced by students has been caused by teachers’ repetitious teaching styles. Research presents various teaching strategies that have helped teachers when working with students who have math anxiety. These …
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Fraction Models That Promote Understanding For Elementary Students
… This study took place in a 5th grade class consisting of 21 students in a suburban public elementary school. Students participated in classroom activities which required them to use manipulatives to represent fractions using the set, area, and linear models. Students also had …
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What happens when you use multicultural mentor texts as read alouds to generate ideas for writing personal narratives?
… week period. Through teacher observations, whole class discussions, student writing journals and essays the study showed a greater depth of understanding, interest, and increase in writing in student responses. Out of fifteen focus group participants, all of the students improved in writing …
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Art history with a click of a mouse or a flip of a page?
… standard grading scale, observation output, and class discussions.</p> <p>This paper will examine the effects of text-based research, technology-based research, and a combination of both mediums. It will uncover the best method of research development in an elementary art context.</p>
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Using literature and role-playing to teach social skills to students in self-contained classrooms
… instruments were utilized: audio taped class discussions, video recordings of role-playing sessions, a teacher research journal, an instructional unit, and student projects and artifacts. For the sake of privacy and confidentiality, the names of people and places were altered. The …
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Teaching computer science principles using StarLogoTNG
… specific tasks by integrating meaningful class discussions and occasional peer instruction and peer review activities. Such activities become catalysts for students to develop a deeper understanding of the course materials. By connecting learning goals from different themes of the course …
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A comparison of the oral student responses in a class using simulation games prior to reading selected short stories and a class not using simulation games
… game was explored. Three eleventh grade classes, taught by the same teacher, were used for the study. The experimental group and the control group did not differ significantly in intelligence, language ability, and income of the head of household. The treatment was conducted on three …
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Redefining high school American literature in a diverse nation
… American literature. The participants included 3 classes of American literature students (N=44) and American literature teachers (N=6) in a predominantly white high school. The study included a combination of textbook content analysis, teacher interviews, and an intervention consisting of a Latino …
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