Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Item What impact do student-led demonstrations versus teacher-led demonstrations have on the retention rate of AP biology students?(Montana State University - Bozeman, Graduate School, 2011) Conner, Sarah Marie; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.In this investigation strategies were implemented with the purpose of improving student engagement and learning in the biology classroom. I investigated whether or not a student-led demonstration versus a teacher-led demonstration had an impact on the retention rate of AP biology students. A progressive Bloom's Taxonomy technique was used in accordance with a student-led demonstration. I believe that because of the student-led demonstrations and a progressive Bloom's Taxonomy technique, students reached a higher level of Bloom's Taxonomy, became self-sustained critical thinkers, and in turn supported their own higher level thinking. This led to an understanding of a topic and long term memory recognition. The participating student had a positive affect on him/herself, the teacher and also my colleagues.Item Promoting more effective student questions through specific questioning strategies(Montana State University - Bozeman, Graduate School, 2011) Buck, David Hidden; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.This project addresses the question "Do students understand key scientific concepts better with training in the use of specific questioning strategies?" Students were trained specifically in composing questions using the cognitive domain of Bloom's Taxonomy, as well as in developing experiments, inventions and models using Cothron's Four Question Strategy. Students engaged in several inquiry activities, both independently and in large and small groups, to practice these strategies and approaches. The results of this research suggest that there is a strong correlation between employing these strategies to improve students' questioning skills and the students' understanding of key concepts surrounding questioning and inquiry.