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A Study In Retention In Fundamental Operations In Algebra, George Adams Jul 1946

A Study In Retention In Fundamental Operations In Algebra, George Adams

Master's Theses

The problem is to discover as nearly as possible, "The retention of sophomores, who the preceding year had taken algebra, in the four fundamental arithmetic operations of positive and negative numbers.” The four fundamental arithmetic operations are namely: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In making computations with positive and negative numbers there are four possibilities involving cases concerning a positive and a negative , a negative and a positive , two negative , and two positive numbers . Negative numbers are numbers having a minus value and positive numbers are numbers which have a plus value.

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A Guidance Program For The Junior-Senior High School, Clarence G. Hubbart Jul 1946

A Guidance Program For The Junior-Senior High School, Clarence G. Hubbart

Master's Theses

The problem of this thesis is to set up a guidance program for the junior-senior high school. A program especially workable for the small junior-senior high school is desirable since these are most frequently found in this section of the state.

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An Instrumental Music Method For Teaching Band Instruments In Classes In The Fourth And Fifth Grades, Robert A. Gantner Aug 1945

An Instrumental Music Method For Teaching Band Instruments In Classes In The Fourth And Fifth Grades, Robert A. Gantner

Master's Theses

The Basic Instrumental Method is an attempt to provide music materials suitable for the teaching of instrumental music to children in the grade schools using the class method. Four approaches have been used in developing this method. They are the following: (1) The selection of six basic instruments suitable for small children, (2) arrangement of the material in such a manner as to allow for individual advancement, (3) a well graded presentation of rhythmic problems, and (4) a recognition of the psychological value of motivation.

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An Analytical Study Of The High School Athletic Associations, Roland H. Vanderbilt Jul 1943

An Analytical Study Of The High School Athletic Associations, Roland H. Vanderbilt

Master's Theses

The specific problem of this thesis or investigation is An Analytical Study of High School Athletic Associations. The purpose is first to show the scope and points of similarity by a succession of graphs; and second to point out the individual differences, doing this by comparing them with the rules and regulations governing Kansas athletics. In other words, their likenesses and differences will be compared according to their variation from the rules given in the handbook of the Kansas State Activities Association.

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The Relation Of The Secondary School Majors And Minors To The Majors And Minors At The Collegiate Level., Lewis Earl Naylor Jul 1942

The Relation Of The Secondary School Majors And Minors To The Majors And Minors At The Collegiate Level., Lewis Earl Naylor

Master's Theses

The preparation of the curricula for the high schools and colleges of the State of Kansas has been an interesting development of the ideas of the schools and the legislative leaders. The problem has been one that was filled with many complications, determined, on the one hand, by the traditional philosophy that education must have disciplinary value, and on the other hand that the education must be of practical value when the student takes his place in the affairs of everyday life.

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The Curve Of Forgetting For Substance Material, Leslie J. Briggs Jul 1942

The Curve Of Forgetting For Substance Material, Leslie J. Briggs

Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper is to describe the method and analyze the results of an experiment on substance memory. The term "substance memory,” as used in the present study, refers to the retention of general ideas derived from meaningful reading material in which the facts presented require some generalization and abstraction of meaning on the part of the reader. This type of memory is to be contrasted with "factual," or "verbatim" memory, in which the task is to retain specific, detailed facts stated in the reading material, and with rote memory, which involves the memory for illogical, disassociated, discrete …

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An Evaluation Of General Science Textbooks., Cleo P. Morrissette Jul 1942

An Evaluation Of General Science Textbooks., Cleo P. Morrissette

Master's Theses

The purpose of this thesis is twofold, which will be explained later; however, the particular problem under investigation is "An Evaluation of General Science Textbooks". The textbooks to be evaluated are those used at the high school level. As a further explanation of the particular problem under investigation, it should be stated that five general science texts were selected to be evaluated. These texts were not arrived at by personal choice, or preference, but rather by selecting the five most frequently used by teachers of science in high schools in the state of Kansas.

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Free Reading Interests Of The Pupils In The Seventh And Eighth Grades, Anna Dillon May 1942

Free Reading Interests Of The Pupils In The Seventh And Eighth Grades, Anna Dillon

Master's Theses

A concise statement of the problem of the thesis is “To discover the Free Reading Interests of Seventh and Eighth Grade Boys and Girls.” More specifically the study is for the purpose of discovering the amount, the character, and nature of the voluntary reading done by seventh and eighth grade pupils now enrolled in the public schools of Hays, Kansas.

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An Investigation Of Scholastic Achievement In Relation To Extra- Curricular Activities., Harry C. Norman Apr 1942

An Investigation Of Scholastic Achievement In Relation To Extra- Curricular Activities., Harry C. Norman

Master's Theses

The special problem of this thesis is to determine whether or not there is any difference in the scholastic achievement of students in academic subjects who participate in extra-curricular activities in comparison to those who do not participate in such activities.

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The Functions Of The County Superintendent Of Public Instruction In The State Of Kansas, Jesse Earl Vague Jul 1941

The Functions Of The County Superintendent Of Public Instruction In The State Of Kansas, Jesse Earl Vague

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to reveal the true status of the present incumbents in the offices of county superintendent of public instruction in Kansas. This involves three problems: first, to show the age, sex, salary, tenure of office, and the qualifications; second , to show the duties of the county superintendent and the distribution of time allotted to each; and, third, to show the methods, the objectives, and the outcomes of supervision.

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The Development Of Friends Education In Kansas, Charles Arthur Beals Jul 1941

The Development Of Friends Education In Kansas, Charles Arthur Beals

Master's Theses

The problem of this thesis is to portray the history of organized Friends ( Quaker) education in Kanas; Specifically, it deals with the story of the Friends Mission School to the Shawnee Indians; of an early Subscription Common School; of the ten academies, nine 2 controlled by the II Orthodox" Fri ends and one by the "Conservative" Friends; and of the three colleges. All but two academies and two colleges are out of existence today.

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Methods And Modes Of Text-Book Selection, John W. Seuser Jul 1941

Methods And Modes Of Text-Book Selection, John W. Seuser

Master's Theses

The specific objective of this thesis is to locate or determine, if possible, the residence and operation of the legislative authority or function which prescribes the kind and number of text-books used in the public schools of the several States.

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The History Of The Barnes Law And Its Effect On High School Education In Kansas, Clay Walton Brown Jul 1941

The History Of The Barnes Law And Its Effect On High School Education In Kansas, Clay Walton Brown

Master's Theses

In brief, the Barnes Law is a county wide plan of taxation to aid in the cost of operation and maintenance of the high schools within the county. A Barnes county is one in which the high schools of the county are a unit operating under the provisions of the Barnes Act. In making this investigation the Historical and Statistical methods of research were divided into three parts, first the agencies and organizations used to secure facts leading to the enactment of the Barnes Law. This was done by examining the Biennial Reports of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, …

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Growth Of Color Discrimination Among School Children In Grades One To Six., Verna Wendelin Katona May 1941

Growth Of Color Discrimination Among School Children In Grades One To Six., Verna Wendelin Katona

Master's Theses

This thesis proposes to study color responses of school children from grades one to six inclusive. It endeavors to show the development of color discrimination in the school child.

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The Growth Of Elementary And Secondary Education In Russell County, Kansas, Elmer L. Dougherty Aug 1940

The Growth Of Elementary And Secondary Education In Russell County, Kansas, Elmer L. Dougherty

Master's Theses

Throughout this work we shall carry one phase of the growth of education as it applies to a restricted geographical area. We must note from the beginning that the available material is very fragmentary even in a country whose existence spans only slightly more than half a century. No attempt was made by school administrators to keep an accurate history of their school systems. Records have been lost or misplaced. As a result, at this date it is impossible to clearly picture every part of the whole educational system within this restricted area , but the evidence which is still …

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A Study Of The Effect Of Home Work On Seventh And Eighth Grade Achievement In Arithmetic., M. Remigia Neder Jul 1940

A Study Of The Effect Of Home Work On Seventh And Eighth Grade Achievement In Arithmetic., M. Remigia Neder

Master's Theses

Until rather recent years home study or home work has been an integral part of the school program. Simultaneous with the increase in the complexities of our modern social life, the school curriculum of today has been undergoing a gradual change. Such outstanding social occurrences of modern times as industrialization, urbanization of our people, and newer methods in transportation and communication have been greatly accountable for the transfer of so many of the early responsibilities of the home to the school. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of homework on seventh and eighth grade achievement in …

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An Investigation Of Spelling Difficulties In The Elementary Grades, Caryle P. Wetlaufer Jul 1940

An Investigation Of Spelling Difficulties In The Elementary Grades, Caryle P. Wetlaufer

Master's Theses

It is easy to observe errors in spelling, but difficult to understand why they exist. The problem of this thesis is an investigation of spelling difficulties in the elementary grades. More specifically the problem is a study of spelling errors in relation to a pupil's spelling achievement; to record and classify the errors made end their frequency in grades two to eight inclusive ; also the variation in the percentage of spelling errors of each word in each test in any given grade as a means of grade placement for words in spell mg. Probably in few other elementary school …

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A Study In Physical Education Trends From 1914 To 1939 In Four Selected Schools Of Higher Learning, James Thomas Sampson Jul 1940

A Study In Physical Education Trends From 1914 To 1939 In Four Selected Schools Of Higher Learning, James Thomas Sampson

Master's Theses

A study of physical education trends for the last twenty-five years is a subject that offers varied possibilities. There are many aspects of the problem, any one of which furnishes a wealth of material. Many reports and articles have been written to show the sociological and physiological benefits of a well-rounded physical education program. Histories on the rise and growth of physical education throughout the nation are studied in many schools of higher learning. The particular problem of this thesis is, “A Study in Physical Education Trends from 1914 to 1939 in Four Selected Schools of Higher Learning."

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A Survey Of Guidance Practices In The Secondary Schools In The State Of Kansas, Randall W. Gallion Jul 1940

A Survey Of Guidance Practices In The Secondary Schools In The State Of Kansas, Randall W. Gallion

Master's Theses

The general problem of this thesis is an investigation of what is now being done in secondary schools of the State of Kansas in fulfilling their obligation as stated. More specifically, the thesis investigates what the high schools of the state are really doing with the problem of guidance.

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A State Equalization Fund For Secondary Education, Herbert Reinking Jul 1940

A State Equalization Fund For Secondary Education, Herbert Reinking

Master's Theses

The problem of this study is: (1) to develop the present financial status of high schools in Kansas, (2) to present reasons for creating a state equalization fund for high schools in Kansas, (3) to briefly study plans for the equalization of public education now in operation in certain selected states, and (4) to propose a plan whereby the burden of support and the educational advantages of a minimum high school program will be equalized.

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A Study Of The Delegate Assembly And Its Function In State Teachers Associations, Floyd A. Edwards May 1940

A Study Of The Delegate Assembly And Its Function In State Teachers Associations, Floyd A. Edwards

Master's Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to make an extensive study of the various state teachers associations of the United States. The thesis deals with : (1) the early history of teachers organizations, (2) their objectives and purposes as stated in the constitutions of the different state teachers associations , (3) the origin and the growth of the delegate assembly, ( 4) how the delegates are selected in the different states, (5) the division of authority between the delegate assembly and the board of directors , (7) how the board of directors is elected, (8) their powers and duties, (9) …

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Learning Through Purposeful Activities In The Lower Grades, Lallie Rose Weber Jul 1939

Learning Through Purposeful Activities In The Lower Grades, Lallie Rose Weber

Master's Theses

The specific problem or this thesis which is to determine whether children of the first grade who have had certain specific activities in connection with their regular school work achieve more and make better progress than children of the same grade who have not had experience in such activities. The particular activities in this experimental investigation were: (a) the "reading library"; (b) the "toy library".

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Supreme Court Decisions In Kansas Affecting The Organizing Of Schools, Floyd S. Hadley Jul 1939

Supreme Court Decisions In Kansas Affecting The Organizing Of Schools, Floyd S. Hadley

Master's Theses

The problem of this thesis is to review supreme court decisions in Kansas affecting the organization of schools.

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The Scope And The Growth Of The Janitor-Engineer Schools., Arthur R. Lentfer Jul 1939

The Scope And The Growth Of The Janitor-Engineer Schools., Arthur R. Lentfer

Master's Theses

In recent years improvement in the quality of school buildings, equipment and supplies, qualifications of administrators, supervisors, teachers and almost all other employees have been advanced. Likewise requirements and standards for school janitors have begun or are increasing. Janitor-Engineer schools found within the borders of the United States, with special emphasis on the schools of Kansas, represent the scope of this study.

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A Study In The Adaptability Of Text Book Content In Meeting Present Rural School Pupil Achievement In Music, Otto Weigel May 1939

A Study In The Adaptability Of Text Book Content In Meeting Present Rural School Pupil Achievement In Music, Otto Weigel

Master's Theses

The problem of this thesis is this: the writer believes that the present level of achievement of rural school pupils is somewhat below what it should be to successfully master materials in the ordinary music textbooks as now written and adapted in this state. He believes that study of this problem will be beneficial in the matter of writing future materials or in rearranging the program in music for rural school pupils.

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A Comparison Of Scholarship Ratings Of High School Graduates Who Participate And Those Who Do Not Participate In Extra-Curricular Activities, Ehrenfried E. Breugel Mar 1939

A Comparison Of Scholarship Ratings Of High School Graduates Who Participate And Those Who Do Not Participate In Extra-Curricular Activities, Ehrenfried E. Breugel

Master's Theses

The specific problem of this thesis is, “A comparison of scholarship ratings of high school graduates who participate and those who do not participate in extra-curricular activities.” The scope of extra-curricular activities varies with the size of the school and its equipment. It is therefore necessary in this study to limit extra-curricular activities to these particulars: athletics, music, clubs, debate, and dramatics, in order to have a definite basis for comparison.

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Supreme Court Decisions In Kansas Affecting The Status Of Employed Teachers, Leo J. Rogers Jan 1939

Supreme Court Decisions In Kansas Affecting The Status Of Employed Teachers, Leo J. Rogers

Master's Theses

The Supreme Court as the highest tribunal in the State of Kansas has from time to time during the Statehood of Kansas rendered decisions that are of importance in settling controversies between teachers and school district boards. In any state there is a need for higher court to see that justice is meted out to those who, through some misunderstanding, become involved in conflicting ideas or opinions. Since time immortal there has been conflicting ideas and opinions in all societies and institutions. One result of which is our Supreme Court set-up. The purpose of this thesis is to review the …

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The Administration Of The Finances Of Extra-Curricular Activities In High Schools Of North Central Kansas., Martin H. Isaacson Sep 1938

The Administration Of The Finances Of Extra-Curricular Activities In High Schools Of North Central Kansas., Martin H. Isaacson

Master's Theses

School administrators and the public in general are realizing the important place that extra-curricular activities have in the modern high school. Witness for example the large number of discussions and the many articles written on various phases of this subject. A steadily growing appreciation of their value as a means of training pupils in the practical arts of citizenship is among the factors which account for this conviction. It is natural for the high school boy or girl to be interested in the organization and management of extra-curricular activities. Under such conditions there is splendid opportunity for developing desirable character …

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A Comparative Study Of Textbooks In Citizenship For High School., Trellie Albert James Sep 1938

A Comparative Study Of Textbooks In Citizenship For High School., Trellie Albert James

Master's Theses

The problem of this thesis is to make a comparative study of textbooks to be used in citizenship classes in high schools. It consists of two parts: first, the establishment of a measuring scale to be used for selecting the texts and, second, the comparison of the texts.

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Education And The State Superintendent Of Public Instruction In Kansas, Mary Marcella Landwehr Jul 1938

Education And The State Superintendent Of Public Instruction In Kansas, Mary Marcella Landwehr

Master's Theses

One of the most important and common features of the school systems of the several states is the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. This study seeks to show the conditions pertaining to the office and particularly to present these conditions as reflected by current legislation in Kansas.

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