A critic paper on the thesis Use of Manipulatives to Develop Second Year High School Students’ Understanding of Equality and Linear Equations by Melanie Rivera Mary Grace Sinfuego Adrian Paul Tudayan This thesis aimed to study and analyze the students’ understanding of equality and their skills in solving Algebraic Equations specifically Linear Equations. The researchers wanted to find out the misconceptions of selected 2nd Year students regarding the said topic. Moreover‚ they also
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Rationale The strategy that was implemented with the kindergarteners at Ridgedale Elementary was to provide adequate practice opportunities in order to supplement the spiral mathematics’ curriculum. The study focused on providing regular review sessions and practice time for a unit based on money‚ which is a concept that had already been introduced to the students through the regular math curriculum. This strategy was chosen because the school wide math scores are lower than the other core
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Autoethnography and Action Research Introduction Within this literature review two emerging research methodologies will be discussed: Action research and autoethnography. Each of these methodologies has their own purposes‚ powers and strengths and both differ from other traditional forms of academic research. To gain an understanding of these methodologies‚ 16 pieces of empirical research have been used. Although two articles are dated back to the 1990s‚ the majority of research is from the 2000s
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Action Research - short summary In regards to Action Research‚ I feel as though the assessments that are utilized within all educational fields are the best topics to be approached when using this specific type of methodology. According to Mertler and Charles (2011)‚ “action research is [utilized] by educators‚ [it is] accomplished in the local school setting‚ [and it is] intended to resolve [localized] school concerns [and] questions” (p.336). Anytime an educator may feel as
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Action Research Plan We all want our students to do their best. In today’s world where standardized testing can greatly impact not only the student’s life‚ but also the teacher’s job‚ the question arises concerning the optimal time to teach students reading‚ writing‚ language arts‚ social studies‚ science‚ and math. Does the time of day effect how well a student learns? Is morning or afternoon more compatible with analytical thinking? What about creative thinking? To find out these answers‚ I
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Most people are not familiar with the concepts of mathematics and mathematizing. Once they hear any of these terms‚ they connect them to education. The next discussion will attempt to shed some light on these two concepts by defining mathematics as a language. First‚ it will define these two terms with examples. It will then point out various differences between mathematics and mathematizing while giving examples. Finally‚ it will elaborate the importance of both concepts to humans and how they have
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Action research – or participatory action research – is a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a "community of practice" to improve the way they address issues and solve problems. Action research is done simply by action‚ hence the name. Action research can also be undertaken by larger organizations or institutions‚ assisted or guided by professional researchers‚ with the aim of improving their strategies‚ practices‚ and knowledge
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Action Research Paper Action research paper is a type of college research paper with the main aim of calling on the readers to take a certain action to carry out change. In this type of research document‚ you will be making the readers see the need for a change through a possible wrong behavior or action that is being practiced and you will enjoin the readers to implement these changes and at the same time‚ being watchful over the results. Your paper should begin with a topic that represents a serious
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Laurel McCartney EDUC 648 Action Research Project Research Question This is my first year teaching a gifted class. I have three classes of Math students. I was distressed to find that one of the classes had students who were very critical and often made unkind comments to each other. I wanted to find a strategy to implement in the classroom that would help to build a team building approach that would result in a more positive atmosphere
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ACTION RESEARCH STUDY By: Edward Johnson EDU 695 Dr. Lunsford Professional Development The purpose of this study was conducted to determine significant trends in classical school tradition. However‚ it was also done to provide collaborative insight of ways that teachers could communicate to help students in the classroom . Research Questions How can school traditions be developed which are capable of reflecting the morals and exercises of professional learning communities? What is the
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