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Effects Of Movement On Student Achievement, Nicole Davidson
Effects Of Movement On Student Achievement, Nicole Davidson
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the effect that movement has on the achievement of elementary aged students. The research provided through scholarly articles, journals, and books, explains why there is a need for movement activities in the classroom and how physical activity effects the engagement and success of children in a positive way. This literature review examines the constructive impact that movement plays on the brain activity of young children in their early developmental stages of life. Studies also provide research that examine how the overall health of children can benefited by the amount of movement that their body receives daily. …
Math Technology: Assessing The Educational Value Of A Supplemental Practice Program, Shannon Tesch
Math Technology: Assessing The Educational Value Of A Supplemental Practice Program, Shannon Tesch
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if the use of a supplemental computerized math practice program increases student achievement in the fractions domain for fifth graders. Two fifth grade math classes received the same classroom instruction. However, one class also utilized a computerized program three times per week for 20-30 minutes over a six-week period. Data was collected through quantitative pre- and post-assessments, quantitative survey questions, and qualitative student responses. Analysis of the data collected suggests that using the supplemental computerized math program, Front Row Education, in addition to regular classroom instruction, increases student achievement in …