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Using early numeracy indicators as a means to predict long-term math achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The present study examined early numeracy curriculum based measurement as a predictor of a high stakes test score. Scores from quantity discrimination, number identification...
An alternate approach to educational reform in the United Arab Emirates : exploring students' motivation through Pisa 2012
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
targeted administrative, curricular and instructional areas. However, student-centered factors (e.g. achievement motivation) were not included. This study explores the UAE's students' achievement motivation towards mathematics to provide a preliminary...
The influence of early childhood education teacher's beliefs on curriculum implementation and classroom practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
to an innovative pedagogic intervention and subsequently expected to implement the intervention with little consideration for their viewpoints or for the operative classroom context. This mixed methods study considers the influence of early childhood education...
The effects of practice and working-practice homework on the math achievement of elementary school students showing varying levels of math performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
While homework has been an active research area, clear documentation of the effects of homework on academic achievement using students showing varying levels of academic performance has not been explored. The purpose of this study was to examine...
Academic motivation, mathematics achievement, and the school context : building achievement models using TIMSS 2003
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Using the TIMSS 2003 data, this study built mathematics achievement models of eighth-graders in four selected countries: the United States, the Russian Federation, Singapore and South Africa. Students' motivational beliefs, parents' education level...
Effects of Indigenous-focused curriculum on elementary students' engagement and cultural identity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
and social studies using the lessons from the NDNAEU curriculum. The results from the study indicated minimal change in behavior and academic engagement ratings for one classroom. However, the improvements for each classroom during the intervention phase were...
Mathematics teacher instruction, classroom goal structures, and student motivation : a test of achievement goal theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
casualty of performance-oriented classroom environments may be student motivation for developing and improving competence. The present study extends across theoretical frameworks of motivation to highlight student perceptions of contextual variables...
Comprehensive guidance program implementation and student success in high school : a path analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The study in this article examined the impact of comprehensive guidance program implementation in Missouri high schools on student success. Specifically, it was hypothesized...
Do first and second year teachers feel prepared? : an evaluation of a standards based teacher preparation program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to serve as a program evaluation and investigate how first and second year teachers felt their teacher preparation program prepared them according to state standards for teacher education preparation. Results of 2...
Examining the effects of an intergroup dialogue-based diversity and social justice course on students' multicultural competencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Given the rapidly changing racial/ethnic demographics of the United States (U.S.), U.S. public institutions, including institutions of higher education, will have to address...
The impact of career counseling plus DISCOVER (Internet version) on the academic achievement of high school sophomores at risk for dropping out of school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
and personal struggles, as well as career guidance programs, such as ACT's DISCOVER, designed to strengthen career development. Poor academic achievement has been identified as a main predictor for dropping out. Thus, the main purpose of this study...
Effects of consultation on professional learning communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, and maintenance phases. The intervention phase involved the researcher providing consultation on an identified area of weakness and guiding the team through an intervention, using an instructional consultation framework. The results from the study indicated a...
Impact of teacher concerns on response to intervention implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of the current research study is to describe the relationships between teacher concerns and level of "Response to Intervention" (RtI) use. Additionally, the study examined the influence demographic variables (gender, age, years...
An investigation of the moderating effect of sex on the relationship between diabetes and learning disability
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Diabetes mellitus is a chronic health condition that has been linked to learning problems in prior studies. The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to examine the link between...
A statewide evaluation of gifted education in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the different program delivery models for gifted students and the nature of gifted education in Missouri currently. School districts were sent a Gifted Education Program Questionnaire...
Understanding elementary teachers' beliefs, attitudes and intentions to support mental health services in schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to investigate elementary teachers' beliefs, attitudes and intentions to support specific mental health services in schools through the development...
Exploring changes in college students' attributions after participation in a learning strategies course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study was designed to determine how learning strategies courses may serve to promote more adaptive attributions in early college students. Data were collected from...
Teaching English language learners scale (TELLS) : initial development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This paper describes the development of a scale to measure mainstream teachers' self-efficacy beliefs for teaching ELL (English Language Learner) ...
Examining cultural specificity of the learning experiences questionaire with women in STEM
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The application of Bandura's (1977, 1986) self-efficacy theory to study women's career self-efficacy (Betz & Hackett, 1981) has provided an excellent theoretical framework...
Selected academic variables as predictors of first semester academic success of at-risk football student-athletes at the University of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to identify selected academic variables that may serve as predictors of first semester academic success of at-risk scholarship football student-athletes who matriculated at the University of Missouri during the academic...