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Direct linkKatherine Pettrey – ProQuest LLC, 2023
In the U.S. the fifth-grade mathematics curriculum is largely devoted to building fraction skills, providing an essential foundation for future success in mathematics (National Mathematics Advisory Panel, 2008). Unfortunately, students in the U.S. struggle with fraction proficiency (National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2022; Organisation…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Fractions, Mathematics Skills, Teaching Methods
Jinqing Liu – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Research on fraction knowledge has revealed that prospective teachers' (PSTs) often lack fraction proficiency. The aim of this dissertation was to develop and test an intervention intended to increase PSTs' fraction proficiency by focusing on fraction comparison. I first adopted a five-dimensional framework to define PSTs' fraction proficiency. I…
Descriptors: Fractions, Knowledge Level, Mathematics Skills, Preservice Teachers
Rubia D. Anderson – ProQuest LLC, 2021
This study evaluated the effects of the "Super Solvers" Tier II fraction intervention program on the algebra and fraction skills of secondary students with mathematics learning disabilities and consistent low achievement in mathematics. A quasi-experimental group design was used to evaluate the performance of the treatment and control…
Descriptors: Fractions, Algebra, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Instruction
Krowka, Sarah K. – ProQuest LLC, 2019
The purpose of the study was to explore the cognitive profiles associated with inadequate responsiveness to fractions intervention on 3 fractions outcomes (calculations, ordering, and word problems). At the start of 3rd grade, 2 cohorts of students (N = 124) identified at the start of intervention as at-risk for mathematics difficulties were…
Descriptors: Fractions, Mathematics Instruction, Grade 3, Elementary School Students
Sheehy, Leonard – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Addition of fractions is an important foundation for students to experience success in mathematics. This mixed-methods study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of robotics as a mathematics manipulative with seventh grade students. Two groups of students were established: control and treatment. The control group received teacher-centered…
Descriptors: Robotics, Mathematics Instruction, Mixed Methods Research, Mathematical Concepts
Avineri, Tamar Ann – ProQuest LLC, 2016
With the recent emergence of online professional development (PD), such opportunities are increasingly available to educators. It is important, then, to assess whether and how such options can be valuable and effective for them. The goal of this study was to assess whether and how a Massive Open Online Course for Educators (MOOC-Ed) can serve as…
Descriptors: Large Group Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Faculty Development
