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Differentiating Math Instruction to Meet the Needs of Highly Capable Students
Northwest University, July 2008
Amidst the push to bring struggling students up to standard, many highly capable students are neglected. Those who perform above grade level standard are not given adequate challenges. This is a study of differentiation ...
Textbook Reading to Improve Secondary Mathematics Comprehension
Northwest University, July 2009
A strong mathematics education is vital to our society. However, many students are turned off by mathematics, a problems that needs to be addressed. I have performed a simple quantitative experiment requiring students to ...
Effective Methods of Teaching Spelling
Northwest University, August 2008
An 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 ...
A Case Study: Differentiation Techniques from a Second Grade Classroom in a Washington State Public Elementary School
Northwest University, July 2008
How do teachers account for the diverse instructional needs and levels in their classrooms? Differentiation is a philosophy that encourages teachers to consider students' learning needs, achievement levels, and interests ...
A Study to Determine Effective Supply Chain Management Strategies For Decentralized Parts Procurement at Boeing Commercial Airplanes in Everett, Washington
Northwest University, June 2006
This paper provides an overview of a research project that determined effective supply chain tactics and purchasing strategies in support of the decentralized procurement of airplane parts at Boeing Commercial Airplanes ...
A Study to Determine the Need for Aesthetic Enhancement to Grab Bars
Northwest University, April 18, 2006
This research discovers if there is or will be a need for either new designs or just a better looking grab bar for the aging consumer. Grab bars are safety devices used to support the weight of a person with limited strength ...
Improved System Availability Reporting at My-T-Fyne Wireless
Northwest University, February 2006
Objectively evaluating Information Technology (I.T.) performance and system availability has become increasingly important as companies continue to invest capital into the automation of business processes for increased ...
A Study to Identify and Exploit Mutual Frustrations Among Seattle Area Residential Builders Regarding Trade Contractor Relations
Northwest University, May 2006
This descriptive research document investigates the existence of common frustrations among Seattle area residential builders regarding trade contractor relations. The study opens with an extensive exploration of what the ...
A Study to Determine the Level of Awareness of Microlending as Missions by Weekly Congregants in a Variety of Church Affiliations
Northwest University, June 2006
This research study determines the level of awareness of microlending as missions by weekly congregants in a variety of Church affiliations. The problem addressed was that of worldwide poverty and its affect on the lives ...
A Study to Determine Biodiesel Usage by Puget Sound Fleet Operators
Northwest University, April 2006
This case study research seeks to determine if biodiesel use by vehicle fleets in the Puget Sound area of both commercial and municipal fleets is a suitable fuel substitute or adjunct with respect to conventional petroleum ...