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Peer Modeling And Motivating To Increase Fluency, Sara Halferty Apr 2024

Peer Modeling And Motivating To Increase Fluency, Sara Halferty

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This paper describes a fluency intervention plan for an at-risk group of third graders in Newton, Iowa. The components of a good fluency intervention include repeated reading, motivation, peer involvement, and small group size. Utilizing research on these topics, the author created a fluency intervention to implement within a thirty-minute time period each day. This paper provides a timeline of specific changes that will be made to improve fluency scores for these students.

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Using The Ipad Application Ixl And Its Effects On Fast Assessment Scores, Carly Lenhoff Jul 2021

Using The Ipad Application Ixl And Its Effects On Fast Assessment Scores, Carly Lenhoff

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The purpose of this action research study was to determine the effectiveness of using the iPad application IXL during math rotations in the transitional kindergarten classroom and the outcomes of the FAST assessment composite scores. The researcher conducted the study over eight weeks in a transitional kindergarten in Northwest Iowa. Nine students participated eight-ten minutes two-three times a week. The researcher collected quantitative data through the IXL program along with FAST test scores. Results suggest that the use of IXL program advances transitional kindergarten FAST composite scores.

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The Beacon, April 3, 2020, Beacon Staff Apr 2020

The Beacon, April 3, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

COVID-19 pandemic changes students’ lives; Education professors leave Northwestern; Unsung Heroes: Lori Bonnema; Theatre seniors reflect on a year cut short; What to expect from live-action “Mulan”; Niall Horan shows off with new album; Artemis Fowl, adaptions from book to film; The failed COVID-19 response; NW alum runs in Olympic Trials; The Upsides of COVID-19; Bobcat attack, basketball and the Beacon has no home;

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How Blended Learning Impacts Student Engagement In An Early Childhood Classroom, Natalie Kocour May 2019

How Blended Learning Impacts Student Engagement In An Early Childhood Classroom, Natalie Kocour

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The purpose of this action research project was to determine if teaching with a blended learning approach increases student engagement in an early childhood classroom. Participants were three year-olds with individualized education plans and general education four and five year-olds in a half day preschool program. Students came from a wide variety of backgrounds and different socio-economic backgrounds. Quantitative data was collected through observation by recording which students were actively engaged, passively engaged, disengaged, or disruptive during a twenty –minute small group time for nine weeks. Qualitative data was collected through observations by the teacher and para-educator, interviews with students, …

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The Classic, Spring 2008, Public Relations Apr 2008

The Classic, Spring 2008, Public Relations

The Classic, 2000-2009

Zwemer View: First Impressions; In Box; Giant Drama; Body of Knowledge; Recommended; World Travelers; A Mother's Confession; On the Road; Paving the Way; Award-Winning PR; Dramatic Wins; Of Course: You've Got Personality; Imagine This; The Write Stuff; Joyful Noise; Helping Hands; On a Roll; Auction Action; 1000 Words: NAIA Division II Champs!; Red Zone; Face Value: Mark Vellinga; Path to a Presidency; Fun Run Afowl; Veiled: Northwestern alum among those helping women in Afghanistan; Iron Man: Dave Kuhnau conquers deserts on four continents; The Man Who Set the Standard; Red Ties; Class Notes; New Arrivals; Marriages; Deaths; Sound Design; Good …

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Spectrum, 2003, Northwestern College Jan 2003

Spectrum, 2003, Northwestern College

Spectrum literary magazine

Literary journal

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Northwestern News, Summer 2000, Public Relations Jul 2000

Northwestern News, Summer 2000, Public Relations

Northwestern News

Largest class ever graduates; Campus reacts to president-elect's decision; Board authorizes fund raising for new theatre facility; Swimming into the deep; Student selected for summer journalism program; Auditorium to be adapted and expanded for theatre; Northwestern named among "most wired"; Religion professor receives teaching excellence award; Faculty engage in summer research; New academic dean starts position in July; Northwestern sends five groups on study abroad trips; Binneboese receives Liston Award; Student serve throughout the world; Northwestern to offer health science major; Rummel selected for prestigious summer study program; Vanden Bosch chosen as Au Sable teaching assistant; Leaves of Grass and …

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The Classic, Winter 1985-1986, Public Relations Dec 1985

The Classic, Winter 1985-1986, Public Relations

The Classic, 1980-1989

Alumni of the year: Robert H. Muilenburg, Ronald G. Korver, Robert Hoogeveen; From the Office of the President; Inaugural speaker cites Abraham as model for leadership; Homecoming 1985; N-Club honors coaches, former players; During depression, teacher traded garden produce for groceries, tutoring services for half a hog; Board hears President, decides to seek bids on Chapel/Performing Arts Center; Teachers trained at Northwestern encouraged to treat students as 'created beings'; Diary from Heartland; Ordinary activities become new experiences when grad crosses cultural barriers; Focus on the faculty; Three new staff members; Sports News; You can help turn this cornfield into a …

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The Classic, Spring 1982, Public Relations Apr 1982

The Classic, Spring 1982, Public Relations

The Classic, 1980-1989

Growing old? "The best is yet to be!"; New Faculty Faces: Mr. Michael Vander Weele, Dr. Ronald Toering, Dr. Gary Weaver, Dr. William Herzog, Dr. Ian Johnston, Mr. Dennis Olson; Dr. Radant explains plans to Professors Weiss and Vander Werf; Students in Professor Mike Vander Weele's class recently visited the Pioneer Home and Heritage House to talk to residents as part of a written assignment; Centennial Reunion; Meet Your President; Academy Class of 1941 Enjoys Reunion; National Alumni Board Meeting; Alumni Assoc. News; Chapter News; Alumni News; More Information on our 1981 Graduates; Births; Marriages; Necrology; Scholarship Recipients

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Spectrum, 1979[?], Spectrum Contributors Jan 1979

Spectrum, 1979[?], Spectrum Contributors

Spectrum literary magazine

[Volume 1, Number 2?] of Spectrum literary journal

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The Classic, Fall 1978, Public Relations Oct 1978

The Classic, Fall 1978, Public Relations

The Classic, 1970-1979

Reflections; It's Fall; Christian Commitment; Paul Borgman: A Life Energized; Call to Commitment: Involving People - Committed People; Don Van Der Weide: "I'm still the same person"; Poppen's Magic: Bible stories coming to life; ...And we're outside!; International students on campus; NW adds computer center; Students in Chicago; Fair donates $3500; Theatre patron group begins; Sadie Wiersma retires; Rynbrandt addresses opening convocation; Gifts from Scholten and Stegeman; Hielkema named to board; Humme interns; Mollenbeck and Tidwell recitals; "The world through a lens"; Cobb, Nelson to conference; Alf and intaglio; New faculty and staff; Student directs The Singer; Iowa Tuition Grant …

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The Classic, January 1905, Northwestern Classical Academy Jan 1905

The Classic, January 1905, Northwestern Classical Academy

The Classic

Monthly student publication of Northwestern Classical Academy. Table of contents for January 1905: Editorial, William E. Gladstone, A Review of Eleanor, Exchange, Locals, De Alumnis

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