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Estimational Abilities and Mathematics Achievement of Seventh Graders
… by other researchers who found that good mathematics students are also skilled in estimation (Rubenstein, 1986; Reys & Bestgen, 1981).</p> <p>Poor performance by all age groups on estimation questions has been found by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) during the past …
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An international study of gender differences in mathematics achievement
This study examined gender-related issues in mathematics based on achievement data of Populations A and B from The Second International Mathematics Study (SIMS). The purposes of this study, which involved two Canadian educational systems and two Asian educational systems, were 1)to investigate …
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Bayesian model averaging for mathematics achievement growth rate trends
… models. We used the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to predict growth rates in 8th-grade students' mathematics achievement. The dataset on male and female students' mathematics achievement contained 6 predictors, meaning that 64 model combinations were generated. …
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Mathematics achievement: traditional instruction and technology-assisted course delivery methods
… their overall effectiveness as it pertains to mathematics courses. This study analyzed both current and historical data in mathematics classes in the areas of achievement, retention, and grade distribution. The goal of this study was to determine if the use of technology-assisted course …
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Mathematics Achievement and Writing Assignments Among Urban Middle-School Students
… the inclusion of writing assignments affected mathematics achievement. Total math scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills were compared before and after various writing exercises were given to one class. A comparison of the post-test means found no significant difference between the treatment …
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The Impact of Gamification on the Mathematics Achievement of Elementary Students
… (computer-based games) could improve student achievement in math. Teachers are searching for computer applications/programs to help with mastery of skills. They are looking for different programs that will aid in the integration of technology but can also provide meaningful data to support …
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The Relationship Between Home Environment and Ninth-Grade Students' Mathematics Achievement
… on the relationship between home environment and mathematics achievement. Each student was given a score on a home-environment questionnaire which was recorded with the student's score on the mathematics section of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. To determine the relationship between home …
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The effects of cooperative learning on mathematics achievement for third grade students
… examine the effects of cooperative learning on mathematics achievement. It was hypothesized that students who worked cooperatively during mathematics practice would achieve a higher test score on the post-test than students who did not work together. The subjects of the study were forty third …
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The effect of interactive bulletin boards on mathematics achievement in fourth grade
… basic arithmetic skills as a part of their mathematics instruction will exhibit significantly higher marking period grades in mathematics than students who do not experience such bulletin boards on a daily basis.</p> <p>The design of the study was quasi-experimental with an experimental …
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Effects of adaptive learning technologies on mathematics achievement in low SES settings
… status is linked to poor mathematical achievement (NCES, 2019 & Barr, 2015). Furthermore, students in rural settings exhibit mathematical incompetencies (Harmon & Wilborn, 2016). One possible remedy is adaptive learning technology (AT). These are computer programs that determine what a …
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Mathematics Achievement in Tennessee Schools in the Context of Opportunity to Learn.
… study examines the relationship of student achievement in mathematics and factors purported to influence such achievement. The factors utilized in the study were selected from those contained in accountability reports issued by the state of Tennessee in 1995-96. The student achievement …
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A Cross-national Study of Mathematics Achievement Via Three-level Multilevel Models
… the national and cultural contexts on students' mathematics achievement. The study also investigated the nature and magnitude of student-level (level 1), school-level (level 2), and country-level (level 3) factors that are associated with math achievement. The Program for International Student …
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SPATIAL ABILITY, MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT, AND SPATIAL TRAINING IN MALE AND FEMALE CALCULUS STUDENTS
… the effects of spatial training upon calculus achievement, spatial visualization, and tendency and ability to visualize solids of revolution in calculus, for college males and females. A random sample of 250 first-semester calculus students at the University of New Hampshire was apportioned …
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A Cross-Cultural Study of Socioeconomic Status, Parental involvement, and Students' Mathematics Achievement
… the influence of parental involvement on student achievement, as well as factors that influence parents' choices in being involved in their children's education. This study examined the relationships among socioeconomic status, parental involvement, and students' mathematics achievement in Jordan …
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Gender Differences at the Highest Levels of Mathematics Achievement: A Texas Based Study
… gender differences exist in the top quartile of mathematics achievement in Texas as measured by STAAR. Performance data for 6,358,500 Texas students on the mathematics STAAR in grades 3-6 for the years 2016-2019 were examined in this quantitative study. The percentage of male and female students …
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Social Capital and Adolescents Mathematics Achievement: A Comparative Analysis of Eight European Cities
… study examines the impact of social capital on mathematics achievement in eight European cities. The study draws on data from the 2008 Youth in Europe survey, carried out by the Icelandic Center for Social Research and Analysis. The sample contains responses from 17,312 students in 9th and 10th …
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Music Learning and Mathematics Achievement: A Real-World Study in English Primary Schools
Music Learning and Mathematics Achievement: A Real-World Study in English Primary Schools Edel Marie Sanders Abstract This study examines the potential for music education to enhance children’s mathematical achievement and understanding. Psychological and neuroscientific research on the …
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Effects of parental involvement on mathematics achievement at eighth, tenth, and twelfth grades
… involvement as an important predictor of mathematics achievement among U.S. students. Despite evidence proclaiming parental involvement's positive effect on younger students' academic achievement, inconsistencies in sparse research on older students seem the norm. The purpose of this …
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The Effects of Problem-Based Learning on Mathematics Achievement of Elementary Students Across Time
… problem-based learning (PBL) instruction on the mathematics achievement of students who demonstrated higher ability in the subject area than their comparable peers. Subjects included 65 students from six south-central Kentucky elementary schools who participated in Project Gifted Education in …
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