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Technology, Mathematics And The Flourishing Of The Elementary Student, Judy De Waal
Technology, Mathematics And The Flourishing Of The Elementary Student, Judy De Waal
Master of Education Program Theses
This action research study investigated the effects of using technology as part of the instruction and implementation in a primary mathematics classroom, determining if such technology would make a difference in increased student performance. The participants were 71 first grade students, 32 making up the control group, and 39 involved in the experimental group. The experimental group spent 40 minutes per week using a technology-based platform as part of their math instruction. They also had access to this technology outside of school. All students were given a pre- and post-test to determine growth in their learning. The results of this …
Improving Number Sense Using Number Talks, Kelsie Ruter
Improving Number Sense Using Number Talks, Kelsie Ruter
Master of Education Program Theses
This action research study examines the effects of using number talks instruction in the second grade classroom on number sense/critical thinking in mathematics. The sample included 47 students from two second grade classes in two suburban public elementary schools serving mostly upper middle class neighborhoods. For four weeks in the middle of the second trimester, an experimental group was exposed to the teaching of math through number talks, in addition to their regular math instruction. A control group was instructed using their regular methods and curriculum. Both groups were given a pretest and posttest of “rich math tasks.” Comparison data …