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2013

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Effects Of An Inverted Instructional Delivery Model On Achievement Of Ninth-Grade Physical Science Honors Students, Donna Howell Jan 2013

Effects Of An Inverted Instructional Delivery Model On Achievement Of Ninth-Grade Physical Science Honors Students, Donna Howell

Education Dissertations and Projects

This mixed-methods action research study was designed to assess the achievement of ninth-grade Physical Science Honors students by analysis of pre and posttest data. In addition, perceptual data from students, parents, and the researcher were collected to form a complete picture of the flipped lecture format versus the traditional lecture format.

The researcher utilized a 4MAT learning cycle in two Physical Science Honors classes. One of these classes was traditionally delivered with lecture-type activities taking place inside the classroom and homework-type activities taking place at home; the other inverted, or flipped, delivered with lecture-type activities taking place outside the classroom …


Is Problem-Solving An Effective College Mathematics Teaching Strategy?, Tommie Hugh Denson Jan 2013

Is Problem-Solving An Effective College Mathematics Teaching Strategy?, Tommie Hugh Denson

Theses Digitization Project

This study will provide instructors with more data on which method of teaching is best for students' success in a remedial college mathematics course by directly comparing problem-based learning to traditional instruction. Assessment scores and positive change in students' attitude toward mathematics will determine student success.


Using Cornell Notes To Teach Rational Expressions, Tammy Sue Young Jan 2013

Using Cornell Notes To Teach Rational Expressions, Tammy Sue Young

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the project was to determine whether or not students who learn how to take structured notes using the Cornell Notes format will develop a deeper conceptual understanding and an increased comprehension of concepts involving rational expressions as evidenced on their performance on a multiple choice and free response test.