Browsing SoE Graduate Student Conference Papers by Issue Date
Now showing items 1-20 of 41
-
Using robotics to explore problem solving and higher order thinking skills among middle school students
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2005-04-22) -
Incorporating a microbiology curriculum with an emphasis on vocabulary by utilizing verbal, reading, and writing skills in a secondary classroom
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2005-04-22) -
How will strategies that are designed to help students learn vocabulary words affect long term memory?
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28) -
The effects of self questioning on comprehension of expository text and development of content writing with second grade students
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28) -
The picture word inductive model and vocabulary acquisition
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to determine if students’ vocabulary acquisition is enhanced with the picture word inductive model (PWIM), a research-based method of vocabulary instruction. During instruction ... -
Expanding high school math curriculum
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)Over four years ago, the math department at El Dorado High School was faced with a problem of an increasing number of students who were not successful in Algebra I. Those students were failing both in the first semester ... -
Addressing the gender gap in student achievement
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)What affect do gender specific strategies have on student achievement in math? The question was researched in a fourth grade classroom setting where four classes were taught in a departmentalized situation. Of the four ... -
Discovering the best vocabulary teaching strategies for elementary students learning English as a second language
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)This research asks: What strategies work best for teaching vocabulary to English language learners? A systematic, direct, explicit approach was used by a reading intervention instructor to teach word recognition skills, ... -
Does conceptual learning improve a student’s level of confidence in math?
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)There is a need for students to increase their understanding and application of mathematical skills to compete in today’s international economy. Encouraging students to think aloud and share the way they approach ... -
The effect of rereading text at a student’s instructional level upon reading fluency
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of repeated readings of text at a student’s instructional level upon reading fluency. The participants for this study included seven third grade students who were ... -
The effects of focused fluency practice on reading rate, motivation, and interest in reading for struggling primary students
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)This study examines the effects of focused fluency practice on reading fluency, motivation, and interest in reading using a variety of research based strategies designed to improve fluency in struggling students. The ... -
A comparison of two note taking methods in a secondary English classroom
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)Recent educational research and scholarship calls note taking one of the research based strategies that help improve student achievement. I reviewed some of the literature on note taking and found that researchers agree ... -
The effects of gender-based strategies and same-sex grouping in a high school social studies classroom
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of gender-based strategies and same-sex grouping in a high school social studies classroom. Prior to implementing my action research in class, I researched gender-based ... -
The effects of computer animations on high school student’s performance and engagement in biology
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)Technology and computers today play a huge part of how society and education function. The learner has been shaped by digital media such as computers, internet, iPods, and Xbox.Research has shownthat learning in biological ... -
Does individualizing vocabulary instruction combined with fluency instruction increase reading comprehension to students scoring below the first quartile
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)After pre assessing students in a third grade classroom, the researcher noted four students, scoring below the 25th Percentile on the reading portion of the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) in fall, 2008. As the ... -
Measuring the effects of rhythmic movements implemented in a high poverty elementary classroom
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)This study investigated the effects of rhythmic movements on students’ behaviors, emotions and academic growth. The study concentrated on a fourth grade class from a Title 1 building, where the majority of students were ... -
The effects of taking structured movement breaks on the algebra achievement of gifted fifth graders
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)Students experiencing mental fatigue while pursuing high levels of achievement may refocus attention, gain cognitive benefits, and increase achievement by taking breaks from class work. In this quantitative study, two types ... -
Education experience: positive tools for change
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)Classroom management and discipline strategies are critical to the student learning environment. This study uses the following methods: Effective School Discipline (ESD) and CHAMPS (Proactive Approach to Classroom Management) ... -
Student driven projects and effects on motivation
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)The purpose of this study is to determine if student choice of projects would increase their motivation and engagement. Prior research has indicated that students will be self-motivated to work hard on a project when it ... -
What are effective strategies for reducing transition between activities?
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)The purpose of the study was to create more time for academic learning. The amount of time gained through successful procedures, in two different classrooms, with two different age groups of students reflected in this ...