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The Effects Of Setting Goals On Accelerated Reader, Austin King
The Effects Of Setting Goals On Accelerated Reader, Austin King
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if sixth grade English and language arts (ELA) and reading students’ reading habits are due solely to Accelerated Reader (AR) point mandates by their classroom teachers and if by allowing them to set their own reading goals, whether or not they will be able to attain an equal or greater amount of AR points. Rather than be given a minimum number of AR points for a quarter which would then be input to the grade book, students were asked to create self-set goals based on their final fifth grade quarter …
The Effects Of Teacher Read Audiobooks On Kindergarten Students’ Motivation And Desire To Read At Choice Time, Marissa De Boer
The Effects Of Teacher Read Audiobooks On Kindergarten Students’ Motivation And Desire To Read At Choice Time, Marissa De Boer
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if incorporating audiobooks read by teachers and school workers would increase students' desire and motivation to read. Twelve audiobooks read by teachers and school workers were introduced to students in a three week time period. For three weeks, the researcher introduced four audiobooks read by teachers and school workers at the beginning of the week. Students had the option to listen to these audiobooks on iPads during choice time. Data was collected through a qualitative survey and quantitative collection of the number of times students visited the reading corner. Analysis …