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Gifted Education

2003

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Problem-Based Learning In A Fourth Grade Gifted And Honors Mathematics Class, Barbara J. Barr Jul 2003

Problem-Based Learning In A Fourth Grade Gifted And Honors Mathematics Class, Barbara J. Barr

All Graduate Projects

Problem-based learning was used to deliver math instruction on three different occasions. Thirty-two fourth-grade students were involved in the project. The purpose was to investigate students' attitudes towards word problems and the development of their confidence with problem-solving skills by providing differentiation through Problem-based learning. The results showed that the majority of the students perceived themselves as good problem solvers and that math in school was related to real life.

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2003 Fifteenth Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Apr 2003

2003 Fifteenth Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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"Through the IMSA Student Inquiry and Research (SIR) Program, IMSA's young apprentice investigators open our eyes to what is possible in fields such as cell biology, genetics, computer science, biomedical engineering, science education, economics, bacteriology, archeology, biotechnology and immunology."

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2002-03 Annual Report, Imsa Works For Illinois, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Apr 2003

2002-03 Annual Report, Imsa Works For Illinois, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy develops scientific and technical leaders who will improve economic and societal conditions facing Illinois and the world. It is for this reason that IMSA's models of teaching and learning foster the development of Illinois students as bold inquirers, ethical leaders and responsible stewards who must lead in the midst of rapidly changing conditions. So, too, the Academy's leadership was put to the test when the State's sagging economy led to unprecedented FY03 budget cuts and staff reductions. These circumstances prompted the men and women of IMSA to model the traits they strive to instill …

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