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The Best Method for Teaching High School Math Inquiry-Based vs. Direct Teaching
Northwest University, July 2011
How should teachers be teaching math in High Schools? This has been a question with much debate over the last decade. Many teachers have focused on the idea of a more traditional approach of lecture and practice called ...
Effect of Incremental Cognitive Messages on Mathematical Self-Concept Within Remedial and Grade-Level High School Students
Northwest University, July 2013
Student self-concept, particularly within the mathematics discipline, is deeply rooted in student understanding of the control or lack of control (locus of control) that they might have over their potential for success. ...
Observations of Calculator Use by Accelerated High School Students
Northwest University, July 2013
Today it is expected in m any advanced high school math classes that students utilize the graphing calculator, and it is helpful for Algebra I and Geometry students to understand how to use the calculator to excel in class ...
The Language of Mathematics and Fluency
Northwest University, May 2011
The problem of mathematics avoidance in the United States has a massive effect on how students can compete with students of other nations in a world economy. This problem may have it roots in the attitudes toward and ...
Inquiry into the Effects of Non-Mathematics Teacher Attitudes Toward Mathematics on Student Attitudes Toward Mathematics at the Secondary Level
Northwest University, July 2012
Using Manipulatives to Support Mathematical Concept Understanding and Skill Improvement in Sixth Grade Students
Northwest University, July 2013
This action research report investigates the question of whether the targeted use of manipulatives with small groups of sixth grade students, who are struggling with math, will improve their skill and understanding. A ...
Retention and Rhythmic Movement in Additional Math Facts
Northwest University, June 2014
The purpose of this study is to find a significant connection between rhythmic movements in the retention of additional math facts. Therefore, my research question is: Is there a significant difference between rhythmic ...