UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF LABS UNLEASHED, AN APPLIED MATH PROGRAM: INSTRUCTOR PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT

<p>The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to gain an understanding of the Labs Unleashed instructors' perceptions and experiences of student motivation and achievement in the applied math program. This study includes findings from five interviews with instructors of the 2024 Labs Unleashed Program. The following themes were revealed during the interviews:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Real-world relevance and applied learning were the drivers of student engagement and motivation.</p> </li> <li> <p>The supportive environment cultivated confidence and helped to overcome learning barriers.</p> </li> <li> <p>Seamless integration of classroom content and lab practice was essential.</p> </li> <li> <p>The program structure and instructor approaches contributed to student success.</p> </li> </ol> <p>The results of this study could offer school leaders and educators insights to inform professional development and math instruction, positively impacting student engagement, motivation, and achievement in traditional educational settings.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Education Specialist

Level thesis:degree_level

Education Specialist

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education, Leadership and Public Service

Year dc:date.available

2025

Author dc:creator

• Columb, Christine S

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Bethney Bergh

• applied math
• student motivation
• student engagement
• student achievement
• summer math program
• math

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/903

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.nmu.edu:theses-1951