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Ellis, Daniel K.; Ellis, Kerry A.; Huemann, Linda J.; Stolarik, Elizabeth A. – Online Submission, 2007
Varied academic ability is a problem across the country and is the focus of this action research project report. The four teacher researchers were searching for way to reach all learners with their mathematics instruction. The purpose of the research was to increase mathematical performance in a varied ability math classroom. To address varied…
Descriptors: Multiple Intelligences, Cognitive Style, Action Research, Academic Achievement
Shah, Tejal; Thomas, Alexis – 2002
This study describes a 12-week program developed with the intent of improving the spelling of high frequency words using centers that will activate each of the eight multiple intelligences. The targeted population consists of second and third graders in a suburban community in northeast Illinois. Parent surveys, teacher interviews, observations,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Grade 2, Grade 3, Instructional Effectiveness
Brecher, Diane; Gray, Marian; Price, Sue; Sayles, Kathleen – 1998
A program was developed for improving the spelling of high frequency words in daily writing across the curriculum through the use of multiple intelligences. The targeted population consisted of second and third grade students in a middle class community in central Illinois. The problem was documented by parent surveys; teacher interviews,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Grade 2, Grade 3, Instructional Improvement
Gens, Patricia; Provance, Jane; VanDuyne, Kathleen; Zimmerman, Kimberlee – 1998
A program was developed for improving primary level student intelligences in order to improve reading comprehension, prediction skills, and the ability to apply targeted reading strategies. The targeted population consisted of first and second grade students in a middle class community located in the far southern Chicago metropolitan area. The…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Grade 1, Grade 2
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Beuscher, Shonna; Keuer, Lynn; Muehlich, Sharon; Tyra, Carol – 1997
This action research project implemented and evaluated an intervention for improving student engagement in the learning process. The targeted population consisted of first, third, and fifth grade students in a small, traditional, middle class community, located in central Illinois. Evidence of non-engaged behaviors were documented from teacher…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning
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Dare, Mitzi; Durand, Sonya; Moeller, Lorraine; Washington, Mary – 1997
This action research project implemented and evaluated an intervention program to reduce disruptive behavior interfering with students' academic growth. The targeted population consisted of students in four primary classrooms in a large urban center in central Illinois. The problem of disruptive behavior was documented by means of a behavior…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies