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Westbrook, Amy Franks – ProQuest LLC, 2014
This study addresses the problem of mathematics teachers' resistance to problem-solving models that align with constructivist perspectives because they feel pressure to utilize more teaching approaches that focus on preparing students for high-stakes tests. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explain how ninth grade mathematics students…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, Resistance (Psychology), Problem Solving
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Basu-Dutt, Sharmistha; Slappey, Charles; Bartley, Julie K. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2010
As part of a campus-wide, externally funded project to increase performance in, enthusiasm for, and retention within STEM disciplines, we developed an interdisciplinary, team-taught first-year seminar course. The construction and delivery of this course was designed to show the relevance of selected general chemistry topics such as matter and…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, First Year Seminars, Grade Point Average, Chemistry