Quantitative Biology Education - Resources To Change Your Students From Math-Anxious To Math-Curious,
2018
Radford University
Quantitative Biology Education - Resources To Change Your Students From Math-Anxious To Math-Curious, Jeremy Wojdak
Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference
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Reflection And Growth In Teaching: Designing And Implementing A High School Biology And Society Course Using Action Research,
2018
University of Massachusetts Boston
Reflection And Growth In Teaching: Designing And Implementing A High School Biology And Society Course Using Action Research, Bradley J. Kozel
Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection
The world that we live in is constantly changing and educational systems need to reflect these changes. High stakes testing, stress and anxiety in students, and smartphones in the classroom are all aspects of current schools that move us away from authentic learning. Student choice in education, pursuing answers to real world questions and developing critical and creative thinking skills upends this existing paradigm. To achieve this, teachers must turn to the most important work, which is to know each student and give them agency in their education. Teachers no longer need to occupy the center stage of the classroom …
Using Quenching To Detect Corrosion On Sculptural Metalwork: A Real-World Application Of Fluorescence Spectroscopy,
2018
Portland State University
Using Quenching To Detect Corrosion On Sculptural Metalwork: A Real-World Application Of Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Cory Hensen, Tami Lasseter Clare, Jack Barbera
Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations
Fluorescence spectroscopy experiments are a frequently taught as part of upper-division teaching laboratories. To expose undergraduate students to an applied fluorescence technique, a corrosion detection method, using quenching, was adapted from authentic research for an instrumental analysis laboratory. In the experiment, students acquire fluorescence spectra of sensing molecules in the presence of mock sculpture samples and discuss the condition of the sculptures based on the levels of soluble iron detected. This real-world-based experiment allows students the chance to engage with ongoing research and further understand the challenges with early detection of corrosion. Most students successfully completed the experiment, wrote a …
“Indefensible, Illogical, And Unsupported”; Countering Deficit Mythologies About The Potential Of Students With Learning Disabilities In Mathematics,
2018
Chapman University
“Indefensible, Illogical, And Unsupported”; Countering Deficit Mythologies About The Potential Of Students With Learning Disabilities In Mathematics, Rachel Lambert
Education Faculty Articles and Research
This paper describes two myths that circulate widely about the potential of students with Learning Disabilities to learn mathematics: (1) that students with Learning Disabilities cannot benefit from inquiry-based instruction in mathematics, and only from explicit instruction; and (2) that students with Learning Disabilities cannot construct their own mathematical strategies and do not benefit from engaging with multiple strategies. In this paper, I will describe how these myths have developed, and identify research that counters these myths. I argue that these myths are the unintended consequences of deficit constructions of students with Learning Disabilities in educational research. Using neurodiversity to …
Comparing The Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (Pogil) Method To An Independently Developed Guided Inquiry Method (Indgim) In A High School Academic Chemistry Course.,
2018
Arcadia University
Comparing The Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (Pogil) Method To An Independently Developed Guided Inquiry Method (Indgim) In A High School Academic Chemistry Course., Scott Zgraggen
Graduate Theses & Dissertations
A nonequivalent, control group, pretest-posttest design was used to investigate student achievement in secondary chemistry. This study investigated the effects of process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) pedagogy in high school chemistry classes compared to that of an independently designed guided inquiry method (InDGIM). Data were collected from chemistry students from four college-prep chemistry classes in the same high school, over the course of the academic year, using the Particulate Nature of Matter (ParNoMA2) test, the Group Assessment of Logical Thinking (GALT), unit tests, and the final exam. DataAll data waswere analyzed using a 2 x 2 Factorial Analysis of …
Exploring The Effectiveness Of Model-Based Instruction To Improve Sixth-Grade Students’ Science Content Knowledge,
2018
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Exploring The Effectiveness Of Model-Based Instruction To Improve Sixth-Grade Students’ Science Content Knowledge, Scot D. Ewen
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The economy of tomorrow is uncertain, so students today need to be prepared for the known and unknown careers that lie ahead. Currently, not all students are expected to have equal career opportunities based on evidence from dropout and testing data (Brown & Brown, 2007; Kirsch, Braun, Yamamoto, & Sum, 2007), so educators should consider different methods of helping all students reach their potential. Modeling instruction is one method that might help diverse learners improve their scientific understandings and allow them to pursue careers in technology-oriented fields. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 128 sixth grade students as participants. A …
Do I Enact What I Learn?: Examining Novice Science Teachers Approximations Of Practice,
2018
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Do I Enact What I Learn?: Examining Novice Science Teachers Approximations Of Practice, Helene Pollins
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The purpose of this study was to examine novice secondary science teachers’ enactment of their teaching philosophies in their lesson planning and teaching. The framework was based on three theories: approximations of practice, teachers’ knowledge of content and students (KCS), and experiential learning. The design for this research used a qualitative case study design. The participants were three novice science teachers in a large school district in the Southwestern United States. Data sources included teaching philosophies, three semi-structured interviews, lesson plans, and observations. Three research questions were: what are novice science teachers’ major philosophies at the entry level of teaching; …
Beyond The Bench And The Bedside: Examining Women’S Success In Stem Via Active Learning Projects,
2018
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Beyond The Bench And The Bedside: Examining Women’S Success In Stem Via Active Learning Projects, Sarah E. Thoman
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Gender inequality is a persistent challenge in fields related to science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) in the U.S. The current study aims to advance the literature in a burgeoning area of inquiry by identifying factors that may help to account for women’s success in STEM. To evaluate STEM success, I used a mixed methods design to investigate STEM identity, career identity status, career commitment, and both individual and situational resilience among women undergraduates. Students were engaged in two project-based STEM programs organized at a large, diverse, research intensive university in the Southwest U.S. Associations between resilience and career commitment, …
Ua35/7 Class Of 2018 Commencement,
2018
Western Kentucky University
Ua35/7 Class Of 2018 Commencement, Wku Gatton Academy Of Mathematics & Science In Kentucky
WKU Administration Documents
Commencement program listing graduates with order of exercises for Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science.
Math Stations In A Third-Grade Class: Are They Worth It?,
2018
Abilene Christian University
Math Stations In A Third-Grade Class: Are They Worth It?, Rachel Perry
Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning
Math stations allow for students to complete tasks individually and in small groups using a variety of manipulatives, games and technology to practice the same mathematical content. The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of teacher and student perceptions of the use of math stations in a third-grade class, and how math stations shaped student feelings towards math. The author collected data through student surveys, teacher and student interviews, observations and a personal research journal. After analyzing the data by using the constant comparative method the author found four major themes. These themes included evidence of …
Engagement In Science Instruction In A First-Grade Classroom,
2018
Abilene Christian University
Engagement In Science Instruction In A First-Grade Classroom, Corinne Pretiger
Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning
Too often, science is pushed toward the bottom of the priority list when it comes to teaching in elementary schools. Focusing on student and teacher perceptions, the researcher of this study wanted to know how this theme or attitude would shift if science became a higher priority in the classroom, for both students and teachers. What do students see as the most important when it comes to engagement and construction of their own learning in science instruction using the Science by Month curriculum? Data was collected for five weeks through student and teacher surveys, interviews, and observations. The constant comparative …
Writing In Mathematics To Increase Student Understanding,
2018
Abilene Christian University
Writing In Mathematics To Increase Student Understanding, Ashley Harlan
Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning
The purpose of this action research study was to understand the impact of introducing writing into the math sequence of a third-grade class. The teacher-researcher sought to understand students’ perceptions of as well as her personal perceptions of introducing writing into math and how this impacted student achievement. Data was collected through writing samples, assessment scores, observations and reflections, surveys, and interviews. The data was analyzed using the constant comparative method as well as quantitative methods of analysis. Three major themes emerged from the qualitative analysis of the data: process of introducing writing into math, student attitudes and ideas, and …
Developmental Mathematics: A Quantitative Investigation Of Instructor Classification As Related To Student Success,
2018
Stephen F Austin State University
Developmental Mathematics: A Quantitative Investigation Of Instructor Classification As Related To Student Success, Brittany A. Fish
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine what type of predictive power exists between an instructor’s employment classification, student gender, student race, and first-generation status on a student’s academic success in developmental mathematics, as measured by final semester grades at a regionally comprehensive state university in Texas between fall 2013 and spring 2017. Data were collected from the institution under study and the sample population included 1932 unique student observations. The data collected in this study were analyzed through a binary logistic regression model to determine whether an instructor’s employment classification, student gender, student race, and first-generation status …
Teaching Place-Based Science In Kindergarten,
2018
University of Southern Maine
Teaching Place-Based Science In Kindergarten, Lucy Atkins
Capstones, Research Projects, and Curricula
This action research explores how kindergarten students learn about forces and motion through inquiry-based, place-based methods. The learning took place as part of an existing day spent learning outdoors, known as Forest Monday, that includes extended time for free play. The three sub-questions addressed 1) science content learning, 2) science practice application, and 3) the incorporation of science content and practices into free play time outdoors. It was a mixed-methods study, with science assessment data supporting observations and interviews. The participants were 12 kindergarten students in a rural elementary school. All students were assessed and interviewed but observations were focused …
Tinkering With Logo In An Elementary Mathematics Methods Course,
2018
West Virginia University
Tinkering With Logo In An Elementary Mathematics Methods Course, Keri Duncan Valentine
Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning
With an increased push to integrate coding and computational literacy in K–12 learning environments, teacher educators will need to consider ways they might support preservice teachers (PSTs). This paper details a tinkering approach used to engage PSTs in thinking computationally as they worked with geometric concepts they will be expected to teach in K–5. Experiences programming in Logo to construct authentic artifacts in the form of two-dimensional geometric graphics not only supported PSTs’ understanding of core geometric and spatial concepts, but also helped them to make connections between mathematics and computational literacy. Artifacts and discourse are discussed as they relate …
Stem Stories, May 2018, #2,
2018
University of Northern Iowa
Stem Stories, May 2018, #2, Ginger L'Heureux
STEM Stories
Student Profile - Emma Shipley
Competition: Motivating Or Declination Of Academic Success,
2018
Bowling Green State University
Competition: Motivating Or Declination Of Academic Success, Nicholas Mazza
Honors Projects
This study examines if competition in the classroom is more of a motivating or declining factor. I am examining the positive and negative effects of competitions on students. Games and individual worksheets will be employed to explore influence on academic achievement. Through my research, I did not find competition to be motivating for students. However, I did find the competition intervention to provide higher average quiz scores.
Hexapod Herald - Vol. 30, No. 2, May 2018,
2018
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Hexapod Herald - Vol. 30, No. 2, May 2018
Hexapod Herald and Other Entomology Department Newsletters
Contents: Congratulations -- Meeting News -- Student News -- Welcome -- Blast from the Past -- Publications -- Faculty News -- Condolences
The Importance Of Teaching Young Children Academics Through Multi-Sensory Activities,
2018
Dominican University of California
The Importance Of Teaching Young Children Academics Through Multi-Sensory Activities, Tiffany Schardt
Senior Theses
In this project, one will find information regarding the benefits of multi-sensory learning. Multi-sensory learning is a hands-on form of learning. One will find information on how technology is causing children to spend less time learning through their senses. The project is accompanied by information for parents and what they can do to promote multi-sensory learning at home. Along with this information, parents will find a guidebook that incorporates academic concepts with multi-sensory lessons. The project is organized so that one can find information on technology, importance of multi-sensory learning, proof, and guidebook contents. The project is easily laid out …
Stem Stories, May 2018, #1,
2018
University of Northern Iowa
