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Introducing blended learning environments for mathematics instruction : how does it affect student achievement and attitudes?
(2015)
Blended learning is well researched in higher education, but little research exists in the primary and secondary level. This study explored the effects of a blended learning environment on algebra students' achievement and ...
The effects of student choice of difficulty of homework on motivation and homework completion
(2015)
Research suggests that students often fail to complete homework due to lack of motivation, partly due to the absence of student choice and a mismatch in assignment difficulty and student's ability level. This action research ...
Using video records and journaling to increase reflection practices
(2015)
Every year my high school Human and Child Care Services class looks forward to working with community children and sharing their teaching knowledge, yet each time they fall short in the area of reflection. The purpose of ...
Traits ranked by track and field coaches to improve coaching
(2015)
This study explored traits of characteristics of track and field coaches to promote a better understanding of how to become an effective track and field coach. Findings from the project have the potential to enhance coaching ...
The impact of technology-based review games on the performance of millennial students
(2015)
Today's student is a member of the Millennial Generation, a social grouping that technology has
surrounded since birth. As technology continues to change at a rapid pace, the gap between the
generations is becoming ever ...
Using teacher's understanding of RTI to improve student growth in reading
(2015)
Response to Intervention (RTI) models are becoming quite common in schools nationwide, making it more and more imperative that educators understand the RTI process and the effect it can have on education. The purpose of ...
The effects of self-monitoring checklists and extrinsic rewards on missing assignments for students with learning disabilities
(2015)
Students with learning disabilities struggle with homework completion and the organizational skill set needed at the middle school level to obtain academic success. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of ...
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) curriculum alignment : emphasis on formative assessment and metacognitive strategies
(2015)
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) were published in 2010 by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The 2014-2015 school year was ...
The impact of iPads on literacy for students with cognitive disabilities
(2015)
Over the last few years there have been rapid advances in technology, especially its use within the classroom. Yet not many studies have examined the effectiveness of these technological tools. This, in addition to the ...
Building classroom community in a first grade classroom
(2015)
In today's ever-changing world, teachers come across a variety of different challenges. With so much pressure being put on test scores, being held accountable for what and how skills are to be taught, and documentation of ...