(Montana State University - Bozeman, Graduate School, 2013) Cornwell, Crystal May; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.
This project compared teaching two science units. A weather unit was without the treatment, while the Earth and Sky unit was taught with a treatment incorporating an interactive whiteboard to display and provide student/teacher interaction(s) with educational video clips, web sites, simulations, images, and students' writing and illustrations. Data collection methods included whole group pre-, post-, and six week follow up KWL chart, teacher journal, and a student survey.
(Montana State University - Bozeman, Graduate School, 2012) Hughes, Jessica Rae; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.
In this study, kindergarten students used science notebooks as formative assessment to deepen their understanding of science concepts. The class participated in four science units, two were taught as curriculum suggested and two were taught using science notebooks, with pre and post-tests to show growth. The result of this study showed positive effective use of formative assessments, such as journaling, helped students form strong conceptual ideas about science content.
