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Book The Effect of Mathematical Manipulative Materials on Third Grade Students Participation Engagement and Academic Performance

Download or read book The Effect of Mathematical Manipulative Materials on Third Grade Students Participation Engagement and Academic Performance written by Caryn J. Ross and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is the summary of research conducted in a third grade classroom during a unit on multi-digit addition and subtraction. The classroom teacher utilized mathematical manipulative materials throughout the course of this unit as a supplement to aid in the conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction. This study showed the effects of those manipulatives on third grade students' participation, engagement, and academic performance. Data collected from teacher observations and video recordings indicated a positive relationship between manipulatives and student participation and engagement. A pre-test/post-test and student work samples were used to determine effects on academic performance. Data showed students' academic performance increased, however the relationship between academic performance and manipulatives was found to require further research and study.

Book Effects of Ability Grouping on Math Achievement of Third Grade Students

Download or read book Effects of Ability Grouping on Math Achievement of Third Grade Students written by Emily Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of heterogeneous and homogeneous grouping on the mathematical achievement of students in third grade. Participants were 16 third graders in a self-contained classroom, assigned to either small homogeneous or heterogeneous group for math instruction for 7 weeks. Pretest-posttest scores and growth of students in both groups were statistically analyzed to determine effect on student achievement. Results indicate that there was no statistically significant difference in effect on student math performance between the heterogeneous and homogeneous grouping types. Both grouping types resulted in comparable academic gains for students. There was not a significant difference between the two groups. Classroom implications are discussed.

Book Mastering Math Manipulatives Grades 4 8

Download or read book Mastering Math Manipulatives Grades 4 8 written by Sara Delano Moore and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put math manipulatives to work in your classroom and make teaching and learning math both meaningful and productive. Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives—both concrete and virtual—into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different powerful tool, such as base ten blocks, fraction manipulatives, unit squares and cubes, Cuisenaire Rods, Algebra tiles and two-color counters, geometric strips and solids, geoboards, and others, and includes a set of activities that demonstrate the many ways teachers can leverage manipulatives to model and reinforce math concepts for all learners. It features: · Classroom strategies for introducing math manipulatives, including commercial, virtual, and hand-made manipulatives, into formal math instruction. · Step-by-step instructions for over 70 activities that work with any curriculum, including four-color photos, printable work mats, and demonstration videos. · Handy charts that sort activities by manipulative type, math topic, domains aligned with standards, and grade-level appropriateness.

Book The Effect of E based Virtual Manipulative on Third grade Elementary Students Algebraic Thinking in Math Education

Download or read book The Effect of E based Virtual Manipulative on Third grade Elementary Students Algebraic Thinking in Math Education written by Grace B. Kim and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of virtual manipulative on children's algebraic thinking in their early math education. The virtual manipulative is considered as a means of intervention, and its effects [are] proven to be an effective way through the action research working with the third-grade elementary students. In doing so, this study evaluated the effectiveness of e-based virtual manipulative to support children's algebraic thinking development in their early math education. Data collected for this study included pre-disposition and post-disposition surveys, pretest and posttest for algebraic thinking, and intervention assignments utilizing online math content materials regarding algebraic thinking. Data was analyzed using a statistical method using SPSS 24.0, including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, effective size, and paired t-test. This study found that students' test scores improved significantly in overall math scores, showing that there was a statistically significant difference between the pretest and the posttest through the intervention using e-based virtual manipulative. This study also found that student's test scores increased in three algebra thinking content areas such as unknown variables, properties of operations, and arithmetic pattern with a significant difference. This study also found that students' disposition scores increased in all three areas of attitude, confidence, and belief. This study will benefit students in early-grade levels with positive impact on usage of e-based virtual manipulative intervention activities for better understanding algebraic thinking and effective pedagogy.

Book An Action Based Research Study on How Using Manipulatives Will Increase Students Achievement in Mathematics

Download or read book An Action Based Research Study on How Using Manipulatives Will Increase Students Achievement in Mathematics written by Crystal Allen and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to find out if meaningful educational activities and the use of a manipulative in those activities might have an impact on student achievement. Using manipulative as cognitive tools should improve the teaching and learning process, and encourage student reflections on retaining the information. It has been claimed that the usage of a manipulative not only increases student achievement, but also allows them to improve their conceptual understanding and problem solving skills. The use of a manipulative can also promote a student to have a positive attitude toward mathematics. The research was completed was an action research project with one fifth grade math class over the course of three days. The subjects in this group participate in program by the name of Everyday Math, which they are required to take a pretest and posttest before they are taught any lessons in that unit. Each unit consists of hands-on manipulative, games, partner activities, and everyday mathematics tools. The research was based off of a pretest given the first day, and introduction to the unit using manipulatives on the second day, and a posttest on the third day. All students were given the exact instructions on using pattern blocks to understand the relationship of interior angles in various polygons. All students were given the same pretest and posttest. The results of my study revealed that students using a manipulative improved their level of achievement, increased their understanding, and promoted a positive attitude to a mathematical concept that they previously struggled with before using a manipulative. (Pre-Test and Post-Test Scores/Changes/Averages are appended.).

Book Effects of Manipulative Use on PK 12 Mathematics Achievement

Download or read book Effects of Manipulative Use on PK 12 Mathematics Achievement written by Amy B. Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four figures and three tables are appended.There is growing consensus among researchers, educators, and policy makers about the need for greater emphasis on ambitious student-centered mathematics instruction in light of mounting concern about student mathematics performance in the intermediate grades and beyond. To facilitate educators' adoption of ambitious mathematics instructional practices, recent reform initiatives, such as the Common Core Standards for Mathematics (CCSM), have specified the content elementary students should learn and the practices in which students should engage, while organizations such as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) have assumed responsibility for making recommendations for improving instructional practices in mathematics. In particular, since 1989, the NCTM has continually called for the increased use of manipulative materials at all levels of mathematics education in order to support students' conceptual and procedural understanding. However, the evidence for the effects of using manipulatives to support student mathematics achievement across the primary and secondary grades is generally mixed. Investigating reasons for such contradictory findings through rigorous inquiry is important for advancing both theory and practice in mathematics education. This systematic review and meta-analysis seeks to address this issue in order to strengthen communication and research partnerships with educators, administrators, and policy makers interested in effective practices in mathematics education. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify qualifying studies reported between 1989 and 2012, including a search of electronic bibliographic databases, gray literature databases, and reference lists of research reports and prior reviews. The search culminated in a total of 856 reports, of which 17 reports describing 21 primary studies met the eligibility criteria after screening of titles, abstracts, and/or full-text reports, for a total sample of 1519 students. Two separate meta-analyses were conducted for the comparison of manipulatives use to a business as usual nonuse condition (14 studies, 14 effect sizes, 1126 students) and for the comparison of virtual manipulatives use to a business as usual physical manipulatives use condition (7 studies, 7 effect sizes, 393 students). Although clearly not a mathematics achievement panacea, results from this review provide evidence that student achievement in grades PK-12 can be improved through the use of mathematics manipulatives. Among other implications, practitioners, administrators, and policy makers may want to consider purchasing more inexpensive manipulative materials in order to reserve funds for other interventions that research has shown to have a more substantial impact on student mathematics achievement. Tables and figures are appended.

Book The Impact of an Integrated Math and Science Curriculum on Third Grade Students Measurement Achievement

Download or read book The Impact of an Integrated Math and Science Curriculum on Third Grade Students Measurement Achievement written by Karen H. Adamson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a hands-on science curriculum, which integrates mathematics and supports the development of English language skills, on third grade students2 mathematics achievement - specifically the measurement subscale of the statewide assessment. The data draws from a larger 5-year research project consisting of reform-based science curriculum units and teacher workshops designed to promote effective instruction of science while integrating mathematics and supporting English language development. The third grade curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing measurement skills in the context of scientific investigations. Third grade students2 performance on the measurement subscale of the statewide mathematics assessment at experimental and comparison schools were examined using a hierarchical linear model (HLM). Students participating in the treatment performed significantly higher than students at comparison schools. The results of this study provide evidence that an integrated approach to math and science instruction can benefit diverse populations of students.