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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"Study and teaching (Middle school)"”.
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An investigation into predictors of middle school mathematics achievement as measured by the Georgia criterion-referenced competency tests
The purpose of this study was to locate variables from 2006 and 2007 Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) that could predict mathematics performance on the 2008 CRCT for a cohort of 449 students in two middle schools in Murray County in north Georgia. The student population was 80% …
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Middle School Girls' STEM Education: Using Teacher Influences, Parent Encouragement, Peer Influences, And Self Efficacy To Predict Confidence And Interest In Math And Science
… of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. With the current and predicted future shortage of STEM workforce, it is more important than ever to encourage young women to enter these important fields of study. Using Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model, possible …
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Maggie and her students: Talking and reasoning in a reform-based mathematics classroom
1 PDF file (xvii, 364 pages)
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The Use of Cartoons as Teaching a Tool in Middle School Mathematics
… examining the use of mathematical cartoons as a teaching tool in middle school mathematics classroom. A mixed methods research design was used to answer how the use of cartoon activities affects teacher and student perceptions of teaching and learning and student intrinsic motivation, interest, …
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A study of the effects of an experimental spiral physics curriculum taught to sixth grade girls and boys.
The pilot study compared the effectiveness of using an experimental spiral physics curriculum to a traditional linear physics curriculum for sixth through eighth grades. The study also surveyed students' parents and principals about students' academic history and background as well as identified …
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An analysis of the effect of a 21st-century-designed middle school on student achievement
1 PDF file (ix, 181 pages)
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An investigation of the tools and strategies used to present multiple perspectives in the classroom
… question for this project is what are the tools and strategies teachers are using to present multiple perspectives to their students? The data sources for this research included classroom observations, teacher interviews, student questionnaires, and document analysis. Four different teachers were …
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Integrating technology into the middle school social studies curriculum
<p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of integrating technology into the social studies curriculum on the delivery of instructional services to middle school students. The use of integrating technology for the middle school means providing teachers and staff with the opportunity …
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The Writing Workshop : Eighth Grade Girls' Self-Reported Attitudes Toward Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, and Writing Competency
… writing workshop experience in the fall of 1999 and the spring of 2000. Survey data, collected from forced-choice and open-ended items, included comparison to the American Association of University Women's (1990) study, attitudes related to the school environment, and the effects of writing …
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Better Teaching Model? Middle School Science Classroom Using the 4MAT Instructional Strategy vs. Lessons Created Without this Model
… problem investigated was the need for effective and efficient learning for middle school science students to meet expectations set in Goals 2000. The use of the 4MAT Instructional Method was investigated as a possible method for attainment of current science standards. The study included one …
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Use of technology and its impact on higher order thinking in the science classroom
1 PDF file (viii, 58 pages)
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A study of the relationship between Let Me Learn and process writing: a qualitative analysis
… to examine the relationship between Let Me Learn and process writing. Christine A. Johnston's Let Me Learn Inventory was administered to a middle school class of 27 students, and 8 students were selected with use-first learning patterns in each of the four learning pattern categories. Once the 8 …
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