Better Teaching Model? Middle School Science Classroom Using the 4MAT Instructional Strategy vs. Lessons Created Without this Model

The 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 middle school science instructor's classes with 89 participating students. Measurements were taken and comparisons drawn using three assessment methods to determine if improved academic achievement and attitude scores resulted. Data analysis yielded no significant conclusion in either academic achievement or attitude improvement; however, observations of the researcher indicated potential usefulness of the 4MAT approach. The t-value calculated in the assessment methods was insufficient with a .05 probability of error present in the findings. The limitations of the study skewed the results and outweighed the possible observational insight.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Delaney, Alice

Contributors dc:contributor

• Van Tassell, Frances S.
• Crocker, Betty
• Contreras, Gloria

• Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
• science education
• middle school
• 4MAT
• lessons plans
• learning styles
• instructional methods

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Delaney, Alice
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 50567184
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3259/
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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