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A Study Of Instruction In Applied Mathematics: Student Performance And Perception, Malcolm G. Keif, Bob R. Stewart
A Study Of Instruction In Applied Mathematics: Student Performance And Perception, Malcolm G. Keif, Bob R. Stewart
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The purpose of this study was to examine the performance of high school students completing applied mathematics 1 and applied mathematics 2 courses based principally on the CORD Applied Mathematics curriculum in four Missouri school districts. Complete data sets were obtained from 254 students. A general linear model analysis of covariance procedure was used to determine if differences existed in mean scores among students in applied mathematics 1, applied mathematics 2, and a control group of algebra 1 students. Students were tested using the Pre-algebra/algebra portion of the P-ACT+ and the Work Keys Applied Mathematics assessments. Student attitudes toward math …