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Using interactive science notebooks
(2012-03-27)
The goal of this curriculum design was to improve the effectiveness of incorporating science writing into the curriculum using integrated science notebooks (ISNs). The purpose of applying reflective science writing in the ...
Risk and high school science: insight on student decisions about registering for advanced-level science classes
(2012-02-15)
The following study surveys students currently enrolled in advanced-level high
school science electives in an attempt to discover what motivates these students to take
such classes. Further, the study develops the argument ...
Wisconsin's mathematical financial literacy for adults: does it exist and is there a need?
(2012-09-12)
Financial literacy has been a hot topic in recent years. Wisconsin's Governor Jim Doyle implemented a council on this topic in 2005 in the efforts to help its citizens. Through this council, Wisconsin has helped support ...
How can educators build and sustain high quality career and technical programs in an economically struggling rural setting?
(2012-09-10)
As student populations continue to decline in many rural schools, the threat of down sizing and reducing programs is evident. The goal of this project is to assist Career and Technical Educators (CTE) in building and ...
Using guided inquiry methods to teach difficult stoichiometric concepts
(2012-06-14)
The main objective of this research study was to determine the effectiveness of three newly-designed methods using process-oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL). Each of these methods was designed to improve student ...
Comparing student achievement using pre and post formative assessment instructional activities
(2012-08-19)
Improving student achievement and learning is a continual goal of education. The literature supports that formative assessment and quizzing helps with these goals. I wanted to determine if a modified formative assessment ...
Maximizing the positive effects of the new Korean National English Ability Test (NEAT) on English language education in Korea through task-based instruction
(2012-04-30)
The Korean government has been trying to change English education in Korea for a long time, and because of this, the English educational system has been changing gradually as well. The president of Korea, Lee Myeong Park, ...
What is the impact of blogging used with self-monitoring strategies for adolescents who struggle with writing?
(2012-09-04)
Writing is an onerous task for those who struggle with the skill. The basic prerequisites
of organizing thoughts, transcribing thoughts into words, and writing down those words is
fundamental to the more advanced skills ...
University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty and staff homeowner perceptions of energy and water conserving measures
(2012-09-21)
The purpose of this study is to gather perceptions for University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) faculty and staff who are homeowners on their decisions to conserve energy and water. Sustainability is a high priority in ...
Teaching genre-based writing to Korean high school students at a basic level
(2012-05-04)
I will discuss in detail how the genre approach can help Korean students develop their writing proficiency. To do this, I will start with comparing three prominent pedagogies in writing instruction: the genre approach, the ...