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Effect of Incremental Cognitive Messages on Mathematical Self-Concept Within Remedial and Grade-Level High School Students
Northwest University, July 2013
viii, 64 pagesStudent 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. ... -
Effect of Mentally Subtracting Grateful Events on the Affective State of Older Adults
Northwest University, December 10, 2018
84 pagesDepression among older adults is increasing, thus, addressing negative affect is relevant to the care of geriatric individuals. As part of lifespan development, older adults reflect on life events, leading to feelings of ... -
Effect of Spiral Vocabulary Review on Test Scores at a Western Washington Middle School
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 21 pagesThe purpose of this research project was to study how spiral review tasks effect student performance on end of unit vocabulary tests. Every Wednesday a vocabulary test is given during the humanities block periods. The ... -
Effective Behaviors of Parents Raising a Child With an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Northwest University, 2016
117 pagesAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that can present with a variety of symptoms such as impaired social interactions, difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviors, and ... -
Effective Methods of Teaching Spelling
Northwest University, August 2008
v, 22 pagesAn action research was conducted to investigate the most effective ways of teaching spelling in a third grade class. The research compared two schools of thought, Phonics/Word Study vs. Whole Language, as it relates to ... -
Effectively Equipping Volunteers for Greater Impact
Northwest University, April 11, 2012
45 pagesVolunteerism is the act of selflessly giving of one’s life by responding to a need in one’s local or global community as an act of service free of pay. Community development through volunteer efforts and effective leadership ... -
Effectively Supporting English Language Learners in the Classroom and on the Home Front
Northwest University, July 2010
v, 39 pagesEducation has long been known as the “great equalizer.” However, all students have different needs; therefore, to provide a true opportunity for equalization, some students need more support in the classroom and at home. ... -
Effectiveness of Lifespan Integration on Homeless Women with Anxiety at a Seattle Area Shelter
Northwest University, March 7, 2018
x, 127 pagesThe purpose of this mixed-methodology study was to explore Lifespan Integration as a treatment modality for homeless women at a rehabilitation shelter. The women had histories of trauma, intimate partner violence, addiction, ... -
The Effectiveness of Literature Circles for Increasing Engagement and Comprehension in Language Arts/Social Studies Novels
Northwest University, July 2011
iv, 39 pagesWhat teaching strategies work best to increase the engagement level and comprehension of required texts for middle school students? This study looked at the effectiveness of specific reading strategies in conjunction with ... -
The Effects of Acute, Vigorous Exercise on Attention
Northwest University, June 2014
iii, 27 pagesThis study investigated the affects of acute, high-intensity exercise on student attention. Twenty-five sixth grade students received the treatment, but I focused on one student's behavior for the study. I measured the ... -
Effects of Athletic Participation on Children and Adolescents
Northwest University, June 2010
38 pagesThere is a problem in education today and it has to do with athletic programs. In many schools sports programs are being cut, and of the schools that do offer sports, the costs associated with joining is more than many ... -
The Effects of Computer-Based Assessments on Student Scores for Spelling and Math
Northwest University, July 22, 2014
26 pagesAs technology continues to advance, its role in the modem classroom continues to change. With this change comes an increase in using computer-based assessments in the classroom. Little is known about the effect on student ... -
The Effects of Diet and Exercise on Elementary Classroom Behavior and Performance
Northwest University, July 2012
ii, 31 pagesThis paper reports the findings of a mixed-method case study concerning the role that diet and exercise have in the academic lives of elementary students. The research explored the daily diet and exercise habits of eighteen ... -
The Effects of High School Sports on Academic Achievement
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 41 pagesEvery year students participate in extracurricular activities and sports. They devote many hours to their sports and extra interests, all taking time away from academics. Research suggests that students are affected by ... -
The Effects of Hope and Trauma on Self-Reported Health and Well-Being
Northwest University, July 25, 2018
vi, 106 pagesThe purpose of this research was to study the degree to which hope relates to part of the human experience, specifically for those who have been affected by childhood trauma. Stress resulting from trauma affects the mind ... -
Effects of Integrative Restoration iRest on Perceived Stress in Workers
Northwest University, 2017
iii, 97 pagesThis study explored the effects of a 10-step protocol of iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation on perceptions of stress in workers. The research hypothesized that the completion of a 4-week iRest protocol would decrease perceived ... -
The Effects of Interdisciplinary Teaching on Students in Outdoor Academy at Tahoma High School
Northwest University, July 2011
iv, 37 pagesIs interdisciplinary teaching the answer to the call for schools to improve standardized test scores? As teachers continually search for the best ways to impart knowledge and wisdom to their students in traditional classroom ... -
Effects of Physical Activity on Affectivity in College Students: Mediating Role of Self-Esteem
Northwest University, 2022
58 pagesArchival data from 720 undergraduate students from the University of Washington, Tacoma, concerning level of physical activity, self-esteem, and positive affect (PA) were used to determine if level of exercise predicts ... -
The Effects of Play on Learning in an Elementary Classroom
Northwest University, July 2012
iv, 28 pagesWith the current educational trends towards standardized testing, competitive education and baby geniuses, play is making a quick exit out of the learning environment. Children in today’s society are expected to learn to ... -
Effects of Second Language Acquisition on Knowledge of First Language Grammar
Northwest University, July 2013
iv, 34 pagesIn the study of cross-lingual interaction, linguistic research has mainly focused on three areas: LI transfer to L2, subtractive bilingualism, and additive bilingualism. Of these three areas, the latter is the least studied. ...