Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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The effects of using a retake ticket in the 9th grade science classroom
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Providing students the opportunity to retake assessments gives them a second chance to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, which is a needed option in a proficiency based classroom. To show improvement, however, students ... -
The effect of introduced literacy strategies on the use of academic content vocabulary in a high school biology classroom
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The implementation of selected literacy strategies provides content-based resources for students in a high school biology class to better understand the scientific vocabulary. Throughout the course of this research students ... -
Test anxiety interventions implemented before summative science assessments
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)This investigation examined the effectiveness of tools to mitigate test anxiety on student performance and students' perceptions of anxiety. Additionally, this study explored whether or not students were impacted differently ... -
The impact of process oriented guided inquiry learning on student understanding in ninth grade physical science
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)In this study the role of Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) on student understanding of chemistry topics was explored. In addition, the role of engagement and active participation in those activities was ... -
Science fiction video supplementing earth science instruction
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The ability to ascertain fact from fiction is becoming increasingly important for the human population. Without a solid foundation of science, mistruths about our world and solar system could be observed in popular science ... -
The design process in an eighth grade science class
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Engineering provides a framework in which students can test their own developing scientific knowledge and apply it to practical problems. There are many parallels to the application of science principles and engineering ... -
Metacognitive strategies in an earth science classroom
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The purpose of this research was to determine whether teaching about the levels of thinking along with the intentional inclusion of metacognitive strategies would increase the level of thinking of secondary students in an ... -
Utilizing retrieval practice and narrative writing to reduce the achievement gap in high school anatomy physiology students
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The researcher utilized retrieval practice and anxiety reducing techniques prior to assessment in an attempt to improve performance and narrow the achievement gap between students of color and their peers. In order to ... -
Implementing student created atomic scale depictions across multiple units to improve understanding of molecular interactions in high school chemistry
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)One of the most difficult aspects of studying chemistry is that one must imagine the atoms and molecules interacting to understand many of the concepts. A plan was developed to repeatedly draw out representations of the ... -
Word power! How vocabulary instruction impacts the 10th grade biology class
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)High school science classes are heavy in content-specific vocabulary. Many students, particularly those who have lower reading abilities, have a difficult time answering the summative assessment questions because they ... -
Examining the impacts of reforestation and bioremediation projects on high school environmental science students' feelings of biophilia and learning about environmental issues in Hawaii
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)This action research study focused on the overall problem of how to promote biophilia in students while learning in experential, place-based settings. Surveys, relections, scientific terminology probes, anootated drawings, ... -
Interpreting the impact of bioregional curriculum design: measuring sense of place in high school science students
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The purpose of this study was to gain insights into the relationship between bioregional curriculum design, place-attachment, and ecological awareness in high school science students. Research questions were as follows: ... -
The effects of homework style on completion and test scores in high school biology
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Students doing poorly on summative assessments have long been a concern for teachers. I, and many fellow teachers, believe that homework has a direct effect on student test scores. We tend to believe that if students do ... -
Standards based grading models in 9th grade earth science classrooms
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of incorporating standards-based grading models into a freshman Earth science classroom, as well as researching the impacts on the learning process of special education ... -
Implementation and assessment of eingineering design
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)As we move more towards 21st century education, there are more courses offered in schools and school districts that demand skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With engineering design-based classes, ... -
The effects of note taking strategies on retention of science content on high school students
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Throughout my own educational career, both high school and college, note-taking has always been an important part. As a teacher in the classroom of today, I still try to instill that practice in my students. I know the ... -
Using feedback and self-reflection to empower adult learners in math, reading and writing
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Adults bring a wealth of accumulated experience to a classroom, and studies have shown that adult students benefit from relevant, student-centered practices that involve them in their education. Assessment methods must be ... -
Don't peek: the cost of looking at your cell phone in science class
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The purpose of this study was to try to quantify the effects cell phones have on learning in the science classroom. It attempts to show the various ways cell phones affect both students and teachers by taking a closer look ... -
The impacts of teaching the crosscutting concepts in a proficiency-based system
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Education in the State of Vermont is evolving due to new legislation. By 2020, our students must graduate from a proficiency-based system. Vermont students must demonstrate proficiency in science in order to meet graduation ... -
The effect of literacy strategies in science content areas on redirections and assignment completion
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Literacy is essential to learning. Students with lower literacy skills, such as those in the process of learning English, need to be intentionally taught specific strategies in content areas, such as science. Such strategies ...
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