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Fung, Dennis; Liang, Tim – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2023
This paper reports the results of a quasi-experimental study that evaluated the effectiveness of collaborative mind mapping in three Hong Kong primary schools. More than 200 grade 4 students, divided into three pedagogical groups, participated in a variety of science learning activities with the aid of a mind map and/or collaborative group work.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Cognitive Mapping
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Usta, Neslihan; Yilmaz, Muamber – Journal of Educational Research, 2020
In this study, it was aimed to investigate possible impact of using the KWL reading strategy in teaching the topic of "fractions and operations with fractions" to the 4th graders on students' problem-solving achievement. A quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest control group (CG) was employed in the study. The study group…
Descriptors: Reading Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Problem Solving, Mathematics Achievement
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Omarova, Gulnara; Saduakas, Gulbanu; Zhumabayeva, Aziya; Akzholova, Aktoty; Uaisova, Gulnar – World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues, 2021
The aim of this research is to determine the attitudes of elementary school 4th graders regarding electronic books developed through innovative technologies in the development of vocabulary. Qualitative research methods were used in accordance with the purpose of the research. The data of the research were collected by the semi-structured…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Elementary School Students, Electronic Publishing, Addictive Behavior
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McFeetors, P. Janelle; Marynowski, Richelle; Candler, Alexandra – Education Sciences, 2021
In our pursuit to broaden and deepen understandings of what it means to engage in an assessment activity, we explored the designing and implementing of a geometry performance task as an instantiation of authentic assessment to assess elementary school students' mathematics learning. Using participatory action research, we incorporated a…
Descriptors: Units of Study, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Tests, Learning Processes
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Kisida, Brian; Goodwin, Laura; Bowen, Daniel H. – AERA Open, 2020
Faced with accountability pressures and limited resources, education policymakers make difficult choices regarding school curricula. In recent years, studies have documented a decreased emphasis in arts and humanities instruction. One potential way for schools to fill this gap includes partnering with arts and cultural organizations to provide…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Theater Arts, Teaching Methods, Program Effectiveness
Danko, Carolyn – 1992
This study determined if the use of visual imagery and verbal rehearsal would benefit readers who had third or fourth grade reading level ability. Readily available trade materials were used each totalling approximately 400 to 600 words in length and containing novel content to eliminate the possibility of prior knowledge. The study used the…
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary School Students