The use of inquiry-based instruction to increase motivation and academic success in a high school biology classroom

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dc.contributor.advisorChairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.en
dc.contributor.authorMadden, Kathryn R.en
dc.date.accessioned2013-06-25T18:37:15Z
dc.date.available2013-06-25T18:37:15Z
dc.date.issued2011en
dc.description.abstractA variety of inquiry based lessons and non inquiry based lessons were used to motivate and increase academic success with a freshman biology honors students. Student self surveys, biology journals, and lab skills were indicators of motivation. Scores on standardized tests and other assessments were used to monitor students' academic success. Trends indicated an increase in student motivation to do science while testing scores were varied.en
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/1773en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherMontana State University - Bozeman, Graduate Schoolen
dc.rights.holderCopyright 2011 by Kathryn R. Maddenen
dc.subject.lcshInquiry-based learningen
dc.subject.lcshBiologyen
dc.subject.lcshHigh school studentsen
dc.titleThe use of inquiry-based instruction to increase motivation and academic success in a high school biology classroomen
dc.typeProfessional Paperen
mus.relation.departmentMaster of Science in Science Educationen_US
thesis.catalog.ckey1731165en
thesis.degree.departmentMaster of Science in Science Educationen
thesis.degree.genreProfessional Paperen
thesis.degree.nameMSen
thesis.format.extentfirstpage1en
thesis.format.extentlastpage50en

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