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The Relationship Between Multiplication Fact Speed-Recall And Fluency And Higher Level Mathematics Learning With Eighth Grade Middle School Students, Steven James Curry
The Relationship Between Multiplication Fact Speed-Recall And Fluency And Higher Level Mathematics Learning With Eighth Grade Middle School Students, Steven James Curry
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This quantitative study investigated relationships between higher level mathematics learning and multiplication fact fluency, multiplication fact speed-recall, and reading grade equivalency of eighth grade students in Algebra I and Pre-Algebra. Higher level mathematics learning was indicated by an average score of 80% or higher on first and second semester mathematics assessments and proficient or advanced descriptor on the mathematics Missouri Assessment Program tests. Timed multiplication fact quizzes were administered to eighth grade students. Speed-recall scores were measured by the number of accurate answers in a 45-second time frame. Fluency was obtained by a student score of 35 accurate answers in …
The Effectiveness Of The Yea Tobacco Prevention Program With A Media Literacy Component For Middle School Age Students In Regards To Tobacco Use, Unsun Grace Lee
The Effectiveness Of The Yea Tobacco Prevention Program With A Media Literacy Component For Middle School Age Students In Regards To Tobacco Use, Unsun Grace Lee
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This is a study focusing on a tobacco prevention program with a media literacy component that was administered in middle schools across the state of Missouri. In this study, the effectiveness of the Youth Empowerment in Action – Tobacco Education Advocacy and Media Program (YEA! TEAM) was investigated to determine if the inclusion of a media literacy component in an anti-tobacco prevention program made an impact on youth and their overall attitudes towards smoking. In this program, youth were taught how to dissect persuasive media techniques to make informed decisions. The research question for this study was, Can the media …