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Link Between Mathematics Pedagogy And Missouri Assessment, Mary E. Hartnett
Link Between Mathematics Pedagogy And Missouri Assessment, Mary E. Hartnett
Murray State Theses and Dissertations
Abstract
The researcher studied the correlation between mathematics pedagogy and fifth grade test scores on the Missouri Achievement Program Mathematics Test, utilizing data from 2019 to avoid the effects Covid-19 had on the education system. All fifth graders attending public schools in Saint Louis County were studied using the data released by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The first research question pertained to a correlation between mathematics pedagogy (Spiral, Strand or Blended Method) and overall fifth grade test scores on the Missouri Assessment Program Mathematics Test. The second question tested whether correlation existed between mathematics pedagogy and test …
The Effectiveness Of The Co-Requisite Model In Preparing College Students For Math Courses, Shauna Mullins
The Effectiveness Of The Co-Requisite Model In Preparing College Students For Math Courses, Shauna Mullins
Murray State Theses and Dissertations
Some form of academic support for underprepared students at the post-secondary level has been around since the 17th century. This academic support has had several names such as tutoring, remediation and developmental education. With the growing need for academic support at the post-secondary level, universities are developing various ways to provide support to their students.
The focus of this study was the Co-requisite Model, particularly within Murray State University’s mathematics courses. Following IRB approval, archival data from undergraduate students were collected over three semesters in College Algebra and one semester in Mathematical Concepts courses. The pass rates of students …