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Public School Administrator Perspectives Of Social Media Impacts On The Students They Serve, Alonzo Stotler
Public School Administrator Perspectives Of Social Media Impacts On The Students They Serve, Alonzo Stotler
Honors Projects
Interviews with high school administrators on the effects social media has on adolescents and schools.
Anxiety & Icebreakers, Sara Jurkiewicz
Anxiety & Icebreakers, Sara Jurkiewicz
Honors Projects
Icebreakers are a common activity conducted at colleges and universities at various times during a student’s career. They may be performed at orientations, class meetings, in student organizations, and even in jobs. Anxiety can arise from participants in icebreakers for various reasons and as anxiety is a health concern, it is important to consider the impact icebreakers can have on students. Anxiety is related to shyness and sociability of a person as these traits can impact how a person participates in life.
Connecting Confidence To College Mathematics And High School Ability Tracks, Kaleb Wourms
Connecting Confidence To College Mathematics And High School Ability Tracks, Kaleb Wourms
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Ability tracking within mathematics education is commonplace in American high schools. Some feel that students’ ability tracks act as a predictor for their success in university mathematics. Research has shown that many factors, such as socioeconomic status and more, have substantial effects on student success. The purpose of this study was to further investigate variables related to success in university mathematics. Confidence in mathematics is one factor in student performance that is particularly under-researched. This research investigated the relationship between ability tracking in high school mathematics, student confidence level, and performance in university mathematics. Data was gathered via a survey. …
Open-Ended Problems: How Much Time Is Enough Time?, Kaitlyn Solymosi
Open-Ended Problems: How Much Time Is Enough Time?, Kaitlyn Solymosi
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The purpose of this action research is to observe and analyze students’ responses to open-ended questions, examine student engagement in assessment, and to gauge a reasonable timetable of how long students are predicted to work through them. A great amount of research has been conducted regarding the benefits and impact of open-ended problems in K-12 classrooms, but very little research has focused on the proper amount of time that should be allotted for them. This action research aims to establish a general rule for determining the proper amount of time allotted for open-ended problems. Implications for mathematics teachers will be …
Action Research: Hand Signals' Impact On Student Mindset And Performance, Katelyn Niehaus
Action Research: Hand Signals' Impact On Student Mindset And Performance, Katelyn Niehaus
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Hand signal use as a form of alternate mode of communication in the classroom offers potential for developing a growth mindset in students and, by this, improving student performance. This paper explores the work already done on various response systems. Research shows response systems typically accomplish their intended goal, and may help students to develop a growth mindset. Additionally, development of a growth mindset is associated with improvement in student performance. The action research discussed in this paper shows there may be an increase in growth mindset as a result of hand signal use in the classroom.