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Resilience, Risk and Protective Factors among Nigerian Youth
(2022)
or impede these qualities. A quantitative method design was used for the study, which applied ecological theory and the risk and resilience framework to obtain data relating to the impact of family, the environment, and personal factors on a child’s...
The Effects of Teachers' Mathematical Practices on Student Achievement in the Diverse Classroom
(2023)
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) vision for mathematics education is to provide every student with high-quality instruction from highly effective teachers. Achieving this goal requires a solid mathematics ...
Developing an understanding of cultural aspects and beliefs of Latino/a families experiencing the American educational system
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-05-24)
The purpose of this qualitative study was three fold: (a) to understand the cultural
context from where our Latino/a learners come from, (b) to explore how Latino/a families'
perspectives of the American educational ...
The Mathematics Emporium: Infusion of Instructional Technology into College Level Mathematics and Psychosocial Factors of Learning
(2016)
, and satisfaction from the instructional practices specifically in a technology-supported mathematics education context. It focused on the psychometric properties—validity and reliability—of the Psychosocial Factors of Learning in Redesigned Introductory College...
The effectiveness of redesigning college algebra with a heavy focus on instructional technology
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-09-28)
Low success rates in college algebra have been an ongoing problem, and mathematics education researchers have continually looked for ways to improve student performance and learning (Aichele, Francisco, Utley, & Wescoatt, ...
Alternatively certified and traditionally certified secondary school mathematics teachers' student success on the Missouri Assessment Program
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-14)
Since the 1980s, alternative certification programs, with the goals of improving the
quality and quantity of teachers, have been preparing teachers through streamlined
coursework tailored to the individual teachers' ...
Comparing Multiple Measure Placement Models in Mathematics
(2020)
Accurate placement into an initial college mathematics course is a key step toward the successful completion of college mathematics and, eventually, a college degree. Conversely, misplacement in mathematics may lead to a ...
The Relationship Between Student Performance on ALEKS Software and Standardized Tests
(2022)
Educational technology is evolving and growing at a faster pace than ever before. Such fast-paced growth makes it difficult to evaluate and measure its effectiveness in a timely manner and creates a need for independent ...
The Holistic Course Delivery: A Novel Pedagogy for Collegiate Introductory Computer Programming
(2020)
For many years there have not been enough computer science graduates to fill open
positions. One of the chief barriers to the formation of computer science graduates is that many
students are unsuccessful in the introductory ...