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The Value Of Visual Aids In The Teaching Of American History, Elmer W. Ward
The Value Of Visual Aids In The Teaching Of American History, Elmer W. Ward
Master's Theses
Specifically , the problem involved was experimental and may be stated as follows, “An Experiment to determine the value of visual aids in the teaching of American History during the school year of 1946-47 in a class “B” high school in Kansas."
Spelling Rules As An Effective Factor In Seventh And Eighth Grade Spelling Achievement, Earl G. Schwartzkopf
Spelling Rules As An Effective Factor In Seventh And Eighth Grade Spelling Achievement, Earl G. Schwartzkopf
Master's Theses
The problem of this study is to investigate the spelling achievement of seventh and eight grade pupils in both the graded elementary and rural schools of Western Kansas.
A Comparative Study Of Four Recent U. S. History Textbooks For The Secondary Schools, Fred P. Unruh
A Comparative Study Of Four Recent U. S. History Textbooks For The Secondary Schools, Fred P. Unruh
Master's Theses
It is the purpose of the author to compare qualitatively, quantitatively, and structurally four recent American history textbooks of the senior high school level with reference to their study aids and suggestions.
An Analysis Of The Results Of The State Reading Achievement Test In Selected Counties, 1947, W. Wallace Steeples
An Analysis Of The Results Of The State Reading Achievement Test In Selected Counties, 1947, W. Wallace Steeples
Master's Theses
In general the problem of this thesis is an analysis of achievement performance made by children in Kansas elementary schools through the use of standardized tests prescribed by the State Department of Education. More specifically stated, the thesis is a critical examination of these test results in certain selected counties of the state. An effort is made to discover areas of weakness and, if possible, their causes and to suggest possible remedial measures.
Business Management Of The Small Denominational College, Ruben L. Dumler
Business Management Of The Small Denominational College, Ruben L. Dumler
Master's Theses
Education is big business . This statement does not refer to the vast importance of education in a democracy, but rather to the financial operation of education . In order to operate our many institutions of higher learning, millions of dollars are spent . Education as well as industry was affected by the economic depression of our country and of the world during the early thirties . Income of the higher institutions of learning was decreasing and enrollment was on the decline , yet the amount of income and expenditure during this period was tremendous . The denominational college, or …
A Study Of The State Aid Laws And Their Application In Certain Selected States, Marvin J. Dumler
A Study Of The State Aid Laws And Their Application In Certain Selected States, Marvin J. Dumler
Master's Theses
Upon exploration of recent literature pertaining to school finance, abundant evidence was found to support the contention that state aid is necessary for adequate financial support for public education. The writer has been interested in educational finance for some time, and, after considerable investigation, has chosen a thesis problem which is: To study the school laws pertaining to school finance and their application in certain selected states and to suggest modifications to the state aid laws in Kansas.
The Comparative Achievement Of Entering College Freshmen Based On Standardized Tests And Semester Grade Point, Floyd L. Reed
The Comparative Achievement Of Entering College Freshmen Based On Standardized Tests And Semester Grade Point, Floyd L. Reed
Master's Theses
To any interested reader or teacher, the purpose of this study was to discover significant differences, if any, in achievement of student s in the three classes of high schools. This brings the reader directly to the general problem of the thesis which may be stated as follows, "The Comparative Achievement of Entering College Freshmen Based on Standardized Tests and Semester Grade Point. More specifically , the problem was to discover: (1) significant differences , if any, in achievement of college freshmen from class “A” , "B" and “C” high schools in Kansas, by the use of standardized tests in …
A Study Of Selected Educational Phases Of The United States Armed Forces Institute, Charles Edward Cooley
A Study Of Selected Educational Phases Of The United States Armed Forces Institute, Charles Edward Cooley
Master's Theses
Herein is presented a study of selected educational phases of the United States Armed Forces Institute, located at Madison, Wisconsin, from the date of its establishment to 1 January 1947. The study includes the history, purpose, achievements, and significance of USAFI, along with the conclusions of the author after the study was made.
Up to the present time very little, of a formal nature, has been written regarding USAFI; therefore, most of the material presented bas been taken from files, memoranda, bulletins, forms, and USAFI catalogues.
The author was stationed at USAFI for one year as a navy educational officer …
A Proposed Program For Specialized Teacher Training In Physical Education At The University Of Richmond, Virginia, Richard Elmer Humbert
A Proposed Program For Specialized Teacher Training In Physical Education At The University Of Richmond, Virginia, Richard Elmer Humbert
Master's Theses
The purpose and scope of this paper 1s to show how the University of Richmond can (1) be of a more genuine service to the state and the community; {2) fulfill the desires and needs of the students who are pursuing a vocation in Physical Education; and (3) train better and prepare the student who desires to instruct and administer Health Education in our schools and communities.
A Cumulative Record For Catholic Elementary Schools, M. Patricia Cosgrove
A Cumulative Record For Catholic Elementary Schools, M. Patricia Cosgrove
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
A Comparative Study Of Two Types Of Elementary Algebra Textbooks, James J. Mcwilliam
A Comparative Study Of Two Types Of Elementary Algebra Textbooks, James J. Mcwilliam
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
A Study Of Services Rendered To Outside Agencies By The Virginia State Consultation Service, Karl Hostetter Stutzman
A Study Of Services Rendered To Outside Agencies By The Virginia State Consultation Service, Karl Hostetter Stutzman
Master's Theses
The State Consultation Service is the guidance division of the Virginia State Department of Education. The Service was started in May 1939 as the Richmond Consultation Service, an experiment to assist individuals to find the right job through vocational guidance. At that time is was a cooperative effort of the Virginia State Board of Education, the National Youth Administration, and the Virginia State Employment Service. The Department of Education and the National Youth Administration provided funds for salaries and supplies, while the Employment Service furnished office space.