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Middle School Student Perceptions Of Homework In Mathematics, Camille M. Thomas May 2014

Middle School Student Perceptions Of Homework In Mathematics, Camille M. Thomas

Honors Scholar Theses

Homework has been a source of debate in schools for the past several decades and will continue to be an important topic in the future. It is a traditional part of education but some debate its importance in the classroom. This study explored student perception of homework and their reported performance in middle school mathematics. The research questions focused on student attitudes about homework, the relationship of students’ self-efficacy and support resources to their homework completion, and the relationship of students’ general level of achievement in mathematics to their attitudes about homework. The study involved a survey of 230 middle …


A Middle School Guide To Debate, Mock Trial And Critical Thinking, Gary W. Levvis Sep 2012

A Middle School Guide To Debate, Mock Trial And Critical Thinking, Gary W. Levvis

Torrington Articles

This book is a guide for middle school students trying to navigate the rules and strategies of debate and mock trial. Hopefully, it will also serve as a valuable tool for teachers and coaches and, in particular, for college students who are assisting middle school debate teams as a form of community engagement.


An Interview With Andrew Revkin, Bob Wyss Jan 2011

An Interview With Andrew Revkin, Bob Wyss

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Bob Wyss interviews journalist and activist Andy Revkin on climate change


Letter From The Editor Spring/Summer 2010, Margaret (Peg) A. Van_Patten Ms. Apr 2010

Letter From The Editor Spring/Summer 2010, Margaret (Peg) A. Van_Patten Ms.

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Despite the horrific oil spill in the Gulf and possible extinction of Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, there are still reasons to celebrate the shore--for example, Connecticut's shorebirds.