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Rubenstein, Rheta N.; Thompson, Denisse R. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2012
Mathematics is rich in visual representations. Such visual representations are the means by which mathematical patterns "are recorded and analyzed." With respect to "vocabulary" and "symbols," numerous educators have focused on issues inherent in the language of mathematics that influence students' success with mathematics communication.…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Symbols (Mathematics), Mathematics Instruction, Visual Stimuli
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Ding, Cody S. – Educational Research and Evaluation, 2008
This study examines the baseline change profiles of academic performance (math and English) trajectories during the high school transition for the students who went from middle school to high school. Using multidimensional scaling growth profile analysis, we identified a no-change group plus 4 other groups with different change profile types: 1…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Multidimensional Scaling, Middle Schools, Transitional Programs