An Interview With Andrew Revkin,
2011
University of Connecticut - Storrs
An Interview With Andrew Revkin, Bob Wyss
Wrack Lines
Bob Wyss interviews journalist and activist Andy Revkin on climate change
Using Technology To Increase Interest In The Learning Of Mathematics,
2011
Central Washington University
Using Technology To Increase Interest In The Learning Of Mathematics, Teresa May Anderson
All Graduate Projects
The purpose of this project was to develop unit openers in the form of PowerPoint presentations to introduce students to upcoming topics. Within the PowerPoint presentations, relevant visual images are used to pique the interest of the students. Also, within the presentations are opportunities for students to use a hand-held Student Response System to respond to questions. The questions the students answer are related to the upcoming material. After responses are entered, a visual display will show the responses and discussion will follow between the students and the teacher. The project will be used in geometry mathematics classrooms at the …
Imsa Promise: Providing Opportunities For Mathematics And Science Enrichment,
2011
Illinois Math and Science Academy
Imsa Promise: Providing Opportunities For Mathematics And Science Enrichment, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Promise Programs
PROMISE – Leading Students 2 Success (LS2S) is a cross-age cooperative learning program for 7th and 8th graders designed to expose students to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) -related experiences and introduce them to inquiry/problem-based learning. Through a process of collaboration, discussion and analytical exploration of mathematical and scientific concepts, LS2S assists students in enhancing their academic and interpersonal endeavors.
Predictors Of Student Outcomes In Developmental Math At A Public Community And Technical College,
2011
Shawnee State University
Predictors Of Student Outcomes In Developmental Math At A Public Community And Technical College, Linda Darlene Hunt
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
With the wide range of abilities of community college students, proper course placement is crucial. Therefore, having better predictors of success can help improve placement of students for their achievement. This study analyzed student predictors, instructor predictors, and classroom predictors in relation to student final exam score and student final grade in Elementary Algebra and Intermediate Algebra classes. Student predictors included gender, ACT math score, SAT math score, community college enrollment, math pretest score, and ASC grade. Instructor predictors included gender, employment status, Mozart music use, and ALEKS software use. Classroom predictors included time of day, number of class meetings …
Research In Mathematics Educational Technology: Current Trends And Future Demands,
2011
University of Dayton
Research In Mathematics Educational Technology: Current Trends And Future Demands, Shannon O. Driskell, Robert N. Ronau, Christopher R. Rakes, Sarah B. Bush, Margaret L. Niess, David K. Pugalee
Mathematics Faculty Publications
This systematic review of mathematics educational technology literature identified 1356 manuscripts addressing the integration of educational technology into mathematics instruction. The manuscripts were analyzed using three frameworks (Research Design, Teacher Knowledge, and TPACK) and three supplementary lenses (Data Sources, Outcomes, and NCTM Principles) to produce a database to support future research syntheses and meta-analyses. Preliminary analyses of student and teacher outcomes (e.g., knowledge, cognition, affect, and performance) suggest that the effects of incorporating graphing calculator and dynamic geometry technologies have been abundantly studied; however, the usefulness of the results was often limited by missing information regarding measures of validity, reliability, …
Title Page - Table Of Contents,
2011
University of Northern Iowa
One Touchy Topic: Targeting Students’ Sense Of Touch Through Multiple Activities,
2011
Drake University
One Touchy Topic: Targeting Students’ Sense Of Touch Through Multiple Activities, Ally Shinar, Rabihah Simmons, Megan Ross
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This article provides exploratory experiences for First Grade students to refine their understanding of their sense of touch and develop their observation skills. The activities scaffold from open-ended exploratory investigations to application activities in which students categorize items using their understanding of touch. The activities also make explicit links to help students develop language and writing skills. This activity promotes National Science Education Content Standards A and B, and Iowa Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
All Bottled Up: An Inquiry Activity Using Bottles To Teach The Effect Of Water Temperature On Dissolved Gas,
2011
Ames Middle School, Ames, Iowa
All Bottled Up: An Inquiry Activity Using Bottles To Teach The Effect Of Water Temperature On Dissolved Gas, Collin Reichert, Curtis Titter
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This article describes an inquiry activity that promotes an accurate and deep understanding of key components of the carbon cycle, namely the exchange of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas between the atmosphere and the ocean, and how temperature affects this exchange. The crucial role of the teacher during this activity is described, including key questions and interactions that help students arrive at deep and robust understandings of the carbon cycle and nature of science ideas. This article promotes High School National Science Education Content Standards A, B, D, and G, Iowa Core Curriculum 1 and 3, and Iowa Teaching …
The Impact Of Bilingual Treatment On The Math Skills Of Hispanic High School Algebra Students,
2011
Gardner-Webb University
The Impact Of Bilingual Treatment On The Math Skills Of Hispanic High School Algebra Students, Robert Kirk
Education Dissertations and Projects
This dissertation was designed to measure the impact of instructional techniques in the Foundations of Algebra classroom to bridge linguistic barriers between Hispanic students and the language of teaching. Two consecutive years of failing to meet anticipated yearly growth among Hispanic students in Algebra I, as determined by the North Carolina End of Course exams, indicated a cognitive gap among these students when it comes to learning mathematics.
The writer developed an experiment to be delivered among 9 sections of Algebra in a North Carolina high school. The control group used Microsoft PowerPoint slides created for every lesson plan determined …
Editorial Board & Iowa Academy Of Sciences Officers And Directors,
2011
University of Northern Iowa
Editorial Board & Iowa Academy Of Sciences Officers And Directors
Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS
No abstract provided.
The Extent Of Gender Gaps In Mathematics,
2011
California State University, San Bernardino
The Extent Of Gender Gaps In Mathematics, Jesus Nolasco
Theses Digitization Project
This is a study on the extent of the gender gap in course taking patterns among secondary students in mathematics and what factors contribute to the gender gap.
Wiggling Worms: Using The Learning Cycle In An Elementary Classroom To Study Variation,
2011
Iowa State University
Wiggling Worms: Using The Learning Cycle In An Elementary Classroom To Study Variation, Lori Marie Ihrig, Jennifer Nicole Prindle
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In grades K-2, students are at an age when they start to look closely at living things around them. They can comprehend that while individuals may be of the same kind (i.e., kittens from the same litter), they possess differences. This article uses the learning cycle to engage students in making observations and measurements about plants and animals in order to help them understand “there is variation among individuals of one kind in a population” (AAAS, 1993, p. 107). This article promotes National Science Education Standards A and C, and Iowa Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Improving Sixth Grade Student Knowledge Of Ecology Using Fish Rearing And Release As A Real-World Context ,
2011
Michigan Technological University
Improving Sixth Grade Student Knowledge Of Ecology Using Fish Rearing And Release As A Real-World Context , Erich Ziegler
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open
This research project measured the effects of real-world content in a science classroom by determining change (deep knowledge of life science content, including ecosystems from MDE – Grade Level Content Expectations) in a subset of students (6th Grade Science) that may result from the addition of curriculum (real-world content of rearing trout in the classroom). Data showed large gains from the pre-test to post-test in students from both the experimental and control groups. The ecology unit with the implementation of real-world content [trout] was even more successful, and improved students’ deep knowledge of ecosystem content from Michigan’s Department …
Ua64/2 The Challenge: Magazine Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 26, Winter 2011),
2011
Western Kentucky University
Ua64/2 The Challenge: Magazine Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 26, Winter 2011), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor
Gifted Studies Publications
No abstract provided.
Test 2012a: New Holland Workmaster 55,
2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Test 2012a: New Holland Workmaster 55, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab
Nebraska Tractor Tests
ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …
Tilings, Patterns And Technology,
2011
Ateneo de Manila University
Tilings, Patterns And Technology, Ma. Louise Antonette N. De Las Peñas, Angela Fatima H. Guzon
Mathematics Faculty Publications
In this paper we discuss various situations where tilings and patterns, with the aid of technology, facilitate the teaching of mathematics and serve as tools in understanding and developing new mathematical ideas. We also illustrate how technology makes possible cultural connections in the study of mathematics using Islamic tilings and patterns.
Cover,
2011
University of Northern Iowa
Current Status Of Lichen Diversity In Iowa,
2011
Iowa State University
Current Status Of Lichen Diversity In Iowa, James T. Colbert
Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS
No abstract provided.
Assessing The Three-Squares Model For Teaching Algebra,
2011
California State University, San Bernardino
Assessing The Three-Squares Model For Teaching Algebra, Stephen Guy Richardson
Theses Digitization Project
In an effort to improve the effectiveness of teaching algebra to adult students at Platt College, a model for designing activities and presenting lessons was developed; the model is called three-squares. The model is designed around three teaching elements: algebra habits of mind, proof of justification, and active learning.
The Effectiveness Of Computer Games On Mathematics Learning In Elementary School,
2011
California State University, San Bernardino
The Effectiveness Of Computer Games On Mathematics Learning In Elementary School, Sarah Michelle Lakamp
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the use of mathematics computer games on math achievement as assessed by teachers, tests taken by students and students' attitudes. Students who played recreational games at home and used the computer game at school improved more on the math achievement measure compared to students who only played at home, who only played at school, and who played at neither home nor school, indicating that recreational game playing can prime children to gain more benefits from educational software.
