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Do Homework Trackers Affect Students’ Academic Performance?, Luisdaniel Barrera Jan 2017

Do Homework Trackers Affect Students’ Academic Performance?, Luisdaniel Barrera

All Master's Theses

With new state assessment requirements for high school graduation, teachers are focusing on different strategies to assist students to achieve those goals. Many teachers state that students who complete homework perform better academically. The current study analyzed whether homework planners (trackers) had any positive effect on the academic performance of 16 seventh grade students in a very small and rural school district. This was a mixed study (quantitative and qualitative). Students’ grades, district assessments, state assessments, and teacher surveys were analyzed. The results showed that students improved their math and English Language Arts (ELA) district assessment scores when compared from …


A Study To Determine The Contribution Of Laboratory Training To Student Activities In Auburn High School, Howard Conway Webb Iii Aug 1969

A Study To Determine The Contribution Of Laboratory Training To Student Activities In Auburn High School, Howard Conway Webb Iii

All Master's Theses

The purposes of the study are (1) to develop a practical rating scale to evaluate the activity program, and (2) to determine the contribution of laboratory training to student activities in Auburn High School. This study was conducted at Auburn High School during the 1968-1969 school year.


A Comparative Study Of The Extra-Curricular Programs Of The Middle Schools And Junior High Schools Of The State Of Washington, Alfred A. Pflugrath Jr. Jul 1969

A Comparative Study Of The Extra-Curricular Programs Of The Middle Schools And Junior High Schools Of The State Of Washington, Alfred A. Pflugrath Jr.

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to compare the extra-curricular programs in the junior high schools and middle schools of the state of Washington. The study will test the general hypothesis that there is currently no difference in the activity program 6f junior high schools and middle schools.


Women Teacher Turnover Problems In The Lutheran Schools Of The Northwestern Sector Of The United States, Fred H. Mantey Oct 1966

Women Teacher Turnover Problems In The Lutheran Schools Of The Northwestern Sector Of The United States, Fred H. Mantey

All Master's Theses

The following fundamental points form the nucleus of the hypothesis of this problem. 1. Women teachers in Lutheran schools are underpaid. 2. The absence of desirable working conditions for women prevails. 3. The absence of desirable working relationships exists. These contributing factors of women teacher turnover may or may not be true but the writer shall attempt to clarify them by his research.


Effects Of Diet And Exercise On Body Weight And Girth Measurement, Anne Coulston Jul 1962

Effects Of Diet And Exercise On Body Weight And Girth Measurement, Anne Coulston

All Master's Theses

It was the intent of this project to determine whether a program of diet and exercise would have any effect upon body weight and girth measurements.


An Analysis Of The Classroom Interruptions Presenting Themselves In The Lakeview Elementary School, Robert F. Logue Dec 1957

An Analysis Of The Classroom Interruptions Presenting Themselves In The Lakeview Elementary School, Robert F. Logue

All Master's Theses

It is possible that interruptions cannot be completely eliminated, but from this study it is hoped that teachers and administrators will be able to evaluate their particular situations and minimize interruption problems. Other purposes of the study have been to determine the origin of interruptions and the relationship between disciplinary problems and classroom interruptions. Also included will be an evaluation of teaching duties that reduce teachers’ instructional time.


A Partial Study Of Teachers’ Meetings In The State Of Washington, Edith Weidemann Aug 1957

A Partial Study Of Teachers’ Meetings In The State Of Washington, Edith Weidemann

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to get the opinions of teachers of various schools in the state of Washington concerning teachers’ meetings; (2) to review the literature which has already been written about various types of meetings; (3) to compare the survey with previous findings; and (4) to discuss any new ideas or developments that might show up as a result of the study.


Radio Listening Habits Of High School Students Concerning Music, Lyle Manson Aug 1952

Radio Listening Habits Of High School Students Concerning Music, Lyle Manson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this survey was to determine the radio listening habits of Kittitas County high school students’ musical tastes, and how they related to different personal factors of the high school student’s every day life.