Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Study on the nature and perceptions of single-gender education
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)The validity of single-gender education is a debated topic within the field of education. Research on best practices is limited. As part of their 'Strategic Vision,' Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado expressed ... -
The impact of IB internal assessments on science practices and science identity in a high school science class
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)process of completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Internal Assessment for an IB science class pushes students to hone their mastery of the science practices. The science practices included in the Next Generation ... -
The impact of integrating Next Generation Science Standards and environmental literacy curriculum
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Next Generation Science Standards provide a framework to develop students' understandings of science ideas, using scientific practices to make sense of natural phenomena. The environment offers a meaningful context to ... -
The efficacy of digital science notebooks on student learning and self-expression
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many schools have been required to move to a fully remote learning model, relying completely on technology. Science notebooks, which have been proven to be an effective teaching method, must ... -
The analysis of teaching an online student-centered classroom with mastery learning to high school biology students
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Education is developing a continually evolving practice with the implementation of new styles of teaching and uses of technology becoming more and more prevalent. Mastery learning allows for the ability of students to work ... -
Modeling in high school earth and space science
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Modeling is a key practice embedded in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and its purpose is to help students develop their ability to reason, explain, and apply their classroom learning to real world phenomena. ... -
Effects of student self-assessment in an engineering classroom
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Self-assessment has had much research done in the past, but has not been tested for its effectiveness in the classroom by the author. This study details the effectiveness of self-assessment on student achievement in an ... -
How do inquiry-focused nature walks influence pre-school students' understanding of their environment, engagement in nature, and emotional regulation?
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)The purpose of this study is to discover whether there is measurable value in adding elements of nature school philosophy to a traditional Montessori preschool, even in an imperfect or transitional environment. Do ... -
The effects of using learning progressions for student mastery
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)In order for students to achieve a high level of knowledge, teachers and students should be able to identify areas of understanding and areas that need improvement. Designing a progression that identifies concepts help ... -
The effects of using an English based reading strategy in science to help second language learners acquire science content knowledge
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)This research was designed to investigate how using an English based reading program in science helps second language learners (native Arabic in particular) acquire scientific content knowledge. Students were taught science ... -
How does the use of the anatomage table impact student learning of anatomy and physiology concepts?
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Anatomy and Physiology is a class that relies heavily on visual models. In this study, the use of the Anatomage table was used during the skeletal system and muscular system units. A comparison group did not use the table ... -
The impact of including a renewable energy theme on physics education and perception of meaning
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)A renewable energy theme was incorporated into an AP Physics class. Renewable energy linked assignments, articles, videos, and discussion developed the theme. The Force Concept Inventory and class exams tracked progress ... -
Guiding criticism of systems of oppression through the lens of a biomedical science course: working in the classroom to improve public health and society
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)This study was conducted to enrich critical thinking experience within a technical Biomedical Science class. This was achieved by challenging student misconceptions and guiding higher order thinking to develop students' ... -
Authentic assessments in the middle school science classroom
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Teachers are encouraged to differentiate instruction for students with different learning abilities, but we usually implement a summative assessment that is not differentiated for different learners. Authentic assessment ... -
Place-based and student-led climate change instruction in the science classroom
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Climate change is a global problem affecting everyone living on Earth. In Florida specifically, intense hurricanes are becoming a familiar event. In response to this phenomenon, I designed hurricane lessons to help students ... -
Effects of using technology on student engagement and achievement in science
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)In this investigation, an eighth grade Earth Science class was studied to determine whether using different technology applications would promote student engagement, interest, and improve student achievement. This particular ... -
The influence of the science stations approach in a sixth-grade earth and space classroom
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of the science stations approach in a sixth grade Earth and space classroom. Multiple intelligences, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and student engagement ... -
Claim, evidence and reasoning in the science classroom
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)This Capstone Project's purpose was to examine the effects of an educational approach called Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) on student abilities to create, identify, and understand different aspects of ... -
Designing, teaching, and assessing an innovative online science curriculum for effective student learning
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)Many educational institutions have transitioned to online learning, opening opportunities and demand for creative, innovative, effective, and engaging online environmental science curricula. Therefore, I designed and taught ... -
Using case studies to help chemistry students understand science concepts
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2021)The purpose of this project was to study the effects of problem solving case studies on student understanding of high school concepts. Students were exposed to a case study that related chemistry content to real world ...
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