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Some effects of grouping by subject matter major on student performance in college calculus

Creator:: Steffani, Ronald R.
Abstract:: This investigation was designed to determine the general achievement, ability to solve applied problems, and attitude toward the role of mathematics in science of college calculus students grouped in an experimental class according to academic major during their first three terms. The subgroups were biology-business, mathematics, and science-engineering majors. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The relationship of mathematics in Oregon high schools to placement and success in first-year mathematics at Oregon State University

Creator:: Nelson, Bruce Edward
Abstract:: This investigation was designed to study articulation between Oregon secondary mathematics programs and college mathematics at Oregon State University. Three main facets of the problem were studied: 1. The relationship of several factors to the CEEB Level I Mathematics Achievement Test score. 2. The feasibility of a discriminant function as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Some effects of video-tape feedback on selected verbal and nonverbal teaching behaviors of prospective elementary teachers

Creator:: Lippe, Dwight Edgar
Abstract:: This investigation was designed to determine the effectiveness of video-tape feedback as a technique to modify some selected behaviors of untrained prospective elementary teachers. Four verbal and four nonverbal behaviors were considered; they were: teacher questioning, teacher telling, teacher distractive verbal, teacher allowing for pupil verbal, teacher constructive nonverbal, teacher...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Concurrent remediation for inadequate preparation for the calculus

Creator:: Hunt, Howard C.
Abstract:: This investigation was designed to determine whether a remediation program concurrent to enrollment in the Calculus could be used to reveal and remedy student deficiencies involving pre-calculus topics, promoting a greater degree of success in the Calculus. The instructional model for the program that was investigated consisted of pretesting the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Some effects of an activity approach to teaching geometry in the high schools in Afghanistan

Creator:: Monier, Mohammad Ibrahim
Abstract:: The purpose of this study has been to investigate the effects of an activity approach to teaching geometry in certain high schools of Afghanistan. A brief review of the historical background of mathematics education especially in Afghanistan has been presented in this study. Students in the activity approach were involved...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The influence of vocationally-oriented applications on the achievement and attitude of community college algebra students

Creator:: Morgan, Micheal E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the use of vocationally - oriented applications on the achievement and attitude of community college beginning algebra students. The applications were chosen to be representative of problems encountered in a variety of occupations. They were in contrast to the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A comparison of Computer-Assisted Instruction with Prescription Learning and the traditional "pull-out" program used in supplementing instruction of mathematics basic skills to Chapter I (Title I) students

Creator:: Miller, Suzanne Winifred Hilton
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the Chapter I supplemental mathematics program CAI with other Chapter I supplemental mathematics programs, Prescription Learning and the traditional "pull-out" program, in terms of achievement and retention of mathematics basic skills. There were 577 Chapter I students from 12 middle schools and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Effects of selected mathematical computer games on achievement and attitude toward mathematics in university entry-level algebra

Creator:: Moore, Margaret L.
Abstract:: Two mathematical computer games, POE and EQUATIONS, were used to test the effects of games as learning aids in a university entry-level intermediate algebra course. Specifically, this study investigated whether use of these games would significantly increase student achievement in the course and improve student attitude toward mathematics. EQUATIONS is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Achievement effects of teacher comments on homework in mathematics classes in Saudi Arabia

Creator:: Ghandoura, Abbas Hassan
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to study the effect of teachers' written comments on students' homework papers. Fourth, Sixth and ninth grade mathematics classes in Saudi Arabia were selected for the study. The hypotheses for the study stated the following: Teachers' comments significantly increase students' achievement in mathematics. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Verbal classroom interaction in elementary school mathematics classes in Saudi Arabia

Creator:: Filemban, Samir Noorudein
Abstract:: Currently there is a lack of documentation on the types of teaching methods being used to teach elementary mathematics in Saudi Arabia, To help meet this need, this research project studied the verbal behavior of Saudi Arabian elementary mathematics teachers. A two-fold problem was addressed. 1. To obtain a description...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Some effects of grouping by subject matter major on student performance in college calculus

The relationship of mathematics in Oregon high schools to placement and success in first-year mathematics at Oregon State University

Some effects of video-tape feedback on selected verbal and nonverbal teaching behaviors of prospective elementary teachers

Concurrent remediation for inadequate preparation for the calculus

Some effects of an activity approach to teaching geometry in the high schools in Afghanistan

The influence of vocationally-oriented applications on the achievement and attitude of community college algebra students

A comparison of Computer-Assisted Instruction with Prescription Learning and the traditional "pull-out" program used in supplementing instruction of mathematics basic skills to Chapter I (Title I) students

Effects of selected mathematical computer games on achievement and attitude toward mathematics in university entry-level algebra

Achievement effects of teacher comments on homework in mathematics classes in Saudi Arabia

Verbal classroom interaction in elementary school mathematics classes in Saudi Arabia

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