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Full-Text Articles in Education
The Impact Of Mathematics Coaching On Teacher Pedagogy And Student Understanding In Rural School Districts, Renee Bouchard Charette
The Impact Of Mathematics Coaching On Teacher Pedagogy And Student Understanding In Rural School Districts, Renee Bouchard Charette
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
This study collected data from teachers and math coaches in rural Maine schools to determine if working with a mathematics coach had an impact on teacher’s pedagogy. Participants were asked about their perception of whether coaching interactions impacted students understanding of mathematics. The design included interviews with four coaches who had been trained through the Maine Mathematics Coaching Project. Data from nineteen teachers was collected through surveys that were emailed to all teachers who had worked with the four coaches. Conclusions indicate that most coaches and teachers do believe that working with a mathematics coach has a positive impact on …
Utilizing Technology To Increase Math Achievement, Aimee Goff
Utilizing Technology To Increase Math Achievement, Aimee Goff
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate technology use for differentiation to boost achievement in math.Fourth grade students were assigned intervention activities based upon their fall NWEA scores. The interventions were for twenty minutes each for twelve lessons in both IXL and Khan Academy. Students were observed for their engagement every five minutes during these interventions. Students were also given pre and post tests from their current Pearson math curriculum. Findings indicated that over 50% of the students did meet their projected RIT scores when they took their winter NWEA math test. The greatest growth was found in …
Student-Perceived Authenticity Of Learning Tasks In Proficiency-Based Education, Brandon Terrill
Student-Perceived Authenticity Of Learning Tasks In Proficiency-Based Education, Brandon Terrill
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
This study examined the level of authenticity that students perceive in learning tasks. A questionnaire asked about the topic selection and value of topic; impact of topic on school, community, and self; expression of ideas vs. conventions; authentic audience; and level of motivation. The conclusions regarding the level of student-perceived authenticity are: a) a connection between student selection and value of topic and motivation, b) impact on school, community, or self did not impact student motivation, c) focus on conventions did not negatively impact student motivation, and d) authentic audiences connected to lower rates of student motivation.
Student Persistence And Factors Which Affect Retention In Online Courses At A Small Rural College, Loni L. Nadeau
Student Persistence And Factors Which Affect Retention In Online Courses At A Small Rural College, Loni L. Nadeau
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
With declining enrollment and retention issues among Maine public universities it would be beneficial to try and determine what factors are contributing to online student retention and student persistence to ensure we are meeting the needs of online students which may help lead to better attrition rates, student success, and degree completion. This mixed-methods study sought to determine the various factors which may have contributed to student persistence and retention in online courses and programs at the University of Maine Fort Kent. The research correlated student experiences and perceptions with institutional efforts in order to address any gaps in services …
The Impacts Of Delayed Starts In Maine Schools, Tim Tweedie
The Impacts Of Delayed Starts In Maine Schools, Tim Tweedie
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the benefits and challenges associated with delayed starts in Maine high schools. In the past few years, several school districts in the midcoast-southern region of the state have elected to delay their high school start times for the purposes of allowing students more sleep. Across the five districts, administrators reported benefits to the delayed starts, and teachers reported more mixed results. In comparing between the five districts, the alignment patterns varied considerably.
Teaching Time Management In The Proficiency Based Classroom, Julie Conrad
Teaching Time Management In The Proficiency Based Classroom, Julie Conrad
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
Students in Maine are currently making the switch to proficiency based education. In transitioning to a grading system based on only academic standards many of the soft skills, such as time management, are often not taught in the classroom as the focus is on only the academic standards. In this action research study, three different time management strategies were introduced to middle school math students in a rural junior high classroom. Each strategy was used for one academic learning standard. Student achievement and perceptions, as well as teacher observations, were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the strategies. The results …
Meeting The Technology Demands Of The 21st Century Student, Angela Bernier
Meeting The Technology Demands Of The 21st Century Student, Angela Bernier
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
This mixed-method research study examines the scale of technology initiatives, funding options, and the implementation of technology in the classroom in grades four and five in schools in the state of Maine. In this research study, an overwhelming percentage of the fifty eight schools that responded to a quantitative google survey, offer one-to-one technology to their 4th and 5th grade students. A high percentage of those schools are funding their technology initiatives with district funds. Forty nine teachers of the represented schools responded to a qualitative google survey, and it was found that technology is being used extensively in the …
Student Centered Approaches In High School Algebra, Jennifer L. Mahan
Student Centered Approaches In High School Algebra, Jennifer L. Mahan
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
This quasi-experimental study evaluated the impact of four, student centered approaches on learning outcomes for high school math students, to determine if algebraic understanding improved in an active learning environment. Specifically, this study investigated high school algebra students’ use of learning stations, hands on manipulatives, small group collaboration and mathematical games, to deepen their conceptual understanding of linear equations. Surveys revealed students prefered to work independently while being led by the teacher, yet this approach yielded the least amount of improvement. Pre- and post-tests showed students from the experimental groups out-performed peers in the control group on achievement of standards …
The Effect On Motivation And Confidence Of The Art Student Of Low Socioeconomic Status, Danielle Guerrette
The Effect On Motivation And Confidence Of The Art Student Of Low Socioeconomic Status, Danielle Guerrette
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
This action-based research study used student and teacher surveys, as well as researcher observations to examine the effect of formative assessment and exploratory art education strategies in a high poverty school district. Both student perception of ability and confidence in the arts is often based on their previous experiences and past exposure to the arts. This research study sought to investigate students’ experience of art class through exploratory learning, along with the use of formative assessment, to best inform students ways to be successful while fostering a growth mindset. Findings supported that student attendance and teacher-student relationships were most critical …
Increasing Technology Engagement In The Mass Customized Secondary Classroom, Jeremy D. Young
Increasing Technology Engagement In The Mass Customized Secondary Classroom, Jeremy D. Young
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
The increase in student-centered and self-directed classroom practices and curriculum delivery methods such as proficiency based education (PBE) and mass customized learning (MCL) coupled with 1:1 technology environments requires the student be productive without direct teacher oversight. Using productivity software, this research project examines student digital engagement in a high school classroom employing student-centered MCL and PBE practices in an attempt to answer the following research questions: “Can the use of self-monitoring productivity applications increase positive technology outcomes while decreasing negative technology outcomes?” and “Do student perceptions of their engagement fit their behavior?” This qualitative study uses three phases of …
Writing Center Use And Perception At Foxcroft Academy, Bridget Wright
Writing Center Use And Perception At Foxcroft Academy, Bridget Wright
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
This mixed-methods study seeks to better understand how teachers, students, and student coaches (tutors) perceive and use the Foxcroft Academy Writing Center. Surveys for each population, as well as interviews with a teacher, a coach, a native-speaker of English and an non-native speaker of English, were conducted in order to gather data about how different members of the learning community view and engage with the writing center. Findings revealed that teachers and students perceive the writing center to be a support service for help with grammar and other technical English conventions, but also believe that the writing center can help …