Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Item The effect of digital assessment in a high school chemistry classroom(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2020) Swen, Benjamin Jasper; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Greg FrancisToday's students are being assessed in a multitude of formats compared to the traditional paper-format quizzes and tests. As digital formatting of mathematical and chemical symbols is difficult for students to complete in the chemistry setting, the use of calculation-based open response questions in digital assessments has diminished. The value of such written response questions remains a valuable tool for instructors as it provides assessment information on student understanding and their communication processes. The purpose of this research project was to determine if there was any significant difference in performance between paper and digital assessments. As well, a look at the student perception of performance and preference in format were evaluated. Students were given instruction on how to perform equivalent digital formatting for chemical and mathematical notation where possible. They were then given instruction in various units of study, and assessed using either paper or digital means. Grades on formative and summative assessments were compared to determine if a significant difference in performance existed for either format type. Student surveys were also administered to determine preference for either format of assessment. Student preference shifted slightly towards paper format due to the amount of effort required for input using digital means. During the learning phase, performance on formative assessments showed a significant difference in student results favoring paper assessments. Whereas assessment data from the summative learning assessments showed that the students learned the chemistry objectives with no significant difference using either format. Qualitative data collected suggested methods to change the online delivery method in the future to bridge the gap between performance and preference.Item Bellwork as a strategy to increase student's ability to analyze graph and chart data(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018) Doup, Jamie R.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Greg FrancisStudents leaving high school should possess certain tasks to be successful in the world. Reading, writing, and basic math skills seem obvious. However, in our ever-changing world where science and technology are advancing at a rapid pace, any adult consumer needs to be able to read data displayed as a chart or graph. This action research-based classroom project utilized the ACT science test as the basis for graph literacy. Data from student pre-and posttest scores are compared after three weeks of bellwork, lasting only 5-7 minutes per day. The small but significant increases in student confidence and skills, increased their number of completed questions and overall scores.Item A comparison of Indian and Caucasian students' achievement as measured by the Iowa tests of educational development at an Arizona high school(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1962) Van Horn, Alan C.Item A graphic comparison of standardized test scores in bookkeeping I with I.Q. scores of sophomores, juniors, and seniors(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1966) Ponke, Raymond A.Item A model standardized testing program for K-12 developed for the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventist's education system(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1972) Pfeiffer, Brent RichardItem The value of pupil self-evaluation in relation to achievement(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1962) Bryan, Charles E.Item Teacher competency testing and Native Americans in Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1987) Crennen, Margaret A.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Krishna K. TummalaItem A study of whom test scores are interpreted to by Montana high school guidance directors and how they expect the information to be used(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1968) Monson, Marjorie N.Item Effects of crib sheets compared to open notebooks on summative assessment in an introductory high school earth science class(Montana State University - Bozeman, Graduate School, 2014) Martens, Krista K.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.My action research project compared the effects of using crib sheets or open science notebooks for student assessment scores. The results did not reveal a noteworthy difference. What I did find significant is students' perceptions that crib sheets are helpful, and I plan to utilize crib sheets next year. My primary action research question was, "What are the effects of crib sheets compared with open notebooks on student assessment in an introductory high school earth science class?" A crib sheet, also known as a cheat sheet, is a student constructed paper that is used to provide help during an assessment. Secondary questions investigated included: How do students perceive the usefulness of crib sheets? How do crib sheets impact student test anxiety? What are the effects of crib sheets compared to open notebooks on the length of time students spend on assessments? How do the results of my research affect me as a teacher? My results mimicked what I found in my literature review. Overall my quantitative results did not support nor refute the use of crib sheets for improvement in assessment scores. Low student participation in constructing and using crib sheets contributed to the lack of conclusive results. However qualitative survey data did indicate that crib sheets could be helpful. The last survey showed that almost half of the students indicated they saw the value of crib sheets for improving their scores. The greatest benefit for me in the immediate future is the direction that this project has given me for next year. I am convinced that the use of crib sheets can aid student learning and performance on assessments. To be successful I believe that students will need instruction in how to prepare a crib sheet. I hadn't anticipated the concern that came to light through my research this past year. This issue is that student participation in learning activities is the lowest I have experienced in my eight years of teaching. I believe the greatest education we can give others isn't learning facts or procedures rather it is gaining the attitudes of positivity and perseverance.Item Gain vs. posttest scores as predictors of future performance(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 1973) Cimler, Edward Roland