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Metacognition And Its Effect On Learning High School Calculus, Bonnie Sue Bergstresser
Metacognition And Its Effect On Learning High School Calculus, Bonnie Sue Bergstresser
LSU Master's Theses
The following paper discusses the effect of metacognitive training sessions on students’ calculus retention. Students in two high school classes participated. The students in both classes were then given lessons on a chapter without metacognitive training and lessons on a subsequent chapter with training in a set of metacognitive skills. After the latter chapter students scored higher on a post-test and expressed desire to incorporate the skills they learned into their other classes.
Exploring Student Perseverance In Problem Solving, Angelique Renee (Treadway) Duncker
Exploring Student Perseverance In Problem Solving, Angelique Renee (Treadway) Duncker
LSU Master's Theses
ABSTRACT Many high school Geometry students lack the perseverance required to complete complex and time-consuming problems. This project tests the hypothesis that if students were provided with a means of organizing their problem solving work they will be less apt to quit when faced with complex and time-consuming mathematical problems. This study involved students enrolled in 10th grade Geometry and 10th grade Honors Geometry in two similar high schools. After trying unsuccessfully to implement methods adapted from an engineering workshop, I designed a graphic organizer that was simple to use and acceptable to the students. Ultimately, I did not detect …