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A Comparison Of Reading Comprehension And Problem Solving Abilities, Darren A. Cooper Jan 2000

A Comparison Of Reading Comprehension And Problem Solving Abilities, Darren A. Cooper

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Recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Washington State Commission on Student Learning Essential Academic Requirements are addressed. Reading comprehension and problem solving skills of 9th grade students at Zillah High School are compared to see if a correlation between these two abilities exists. Recommendations for creating and implementing a curriculum are given.


Out-Of-Field Teaching By High School Science Teachers In The Wenatchee Valley, Warren Gregson Jan 2000

Out-Of-Field Teaching By High School Science Teachers In The Wenatchee Valley, Warren Gregson

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The purpose of this study was to heighten the awareness and draw attention to the level of out-of-field teachiug by high school science teachers in the Wenatchee Valley. This study was compared to the national average of out-of-field teachiug of science. High school science teachers from four school districts in the Wenatchee Valley were surveyed to determine the level of out-of-field teachiug. The results showed an increase in out-offield teachiug in the Wenatchee Valley compared to the national average. Recommendations were given to inform prospective science teachers about the necessary level of education needed to better prepare themselves for out-of-field …


Equity In Mathematics: Algebra For Everyone, Regina Lynn Hervey Jan 2000

Equity In Mathematics: Algebra For Everyone, Regina Lynn Hervey

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Research over the past twenty years supports the teacher as the critical factor in the implementation of educational programs. The primary purpose of this mixed design study was to determine teachers' perceptions in implementing the required Algebra I program that was mandated by the state of Virginia in 1995. The research was examined through the lens of the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): communicating mathematically, making mathematical connections, becoming mathematical problem solvers, and reasoning mathematically. This study was limited to ninth grade Algebra I teachers in a school division in Virginia. Two Concerns Based Adoption …