https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle Notes about action research en-us 2017-03-20 01:46:24 UTC 2023-04-20 12:39:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/161051809 I plan to study the effect of math centers on student understanding of math concepts because I want to find out if increased movement and choice show an increase in student understanding so that I may better understand the most effective ways to teach math to first graders.]]> 2017-03-20 01:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/161051809 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162652581 I found a study about technology improving math understanding. Technology could be a center I use. Our school already uses a program called Dreambox, which is a CAI (computer-assisted instruction)application and was found the be the best kind of application for improving understanding.

Cheung, A. C., & Slavin, R. E. (2013). The effectiveness of educational technology applications for enhancing mathematics achievement in K-12 classrooms: A meta-analysis. Educational Research Review, 9, 88-113. doi:10.1016/j.edurev.2013.01.001

]]> 2017-03-26 20:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162652581 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162653283 The problem with my math time is:
1. Students are mostly not engaged
2. Students lack ability to solve real-world problems, significant in common core.
3. Increased amount of behavior problems during math -- (I believe) due to lack of movement and choice.

I believe introducing math centers or "guided math" will help my students be more engaged and be more familiar with the concepts because they will be working with hands-on materials and solving problems with partners or groups. ]]> 2017-03-26 20:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162653283 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162653687 Another study was conducted to see how guided math and differentiated instruction impacted student learning. The study concludes that the teacher's ability to meet the students math needs were greatly improved with differentiated instruction and guided math.

John, Y. J., Joseph, S., & Sampson, A. (may 2014). PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS USING GUIDED MATH TO DIFFERENTIATE MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION. International Journal of Research In Social Sciences,4(1), 64-76. Retrieved March 26, 2017, from www.researchgate.net.]]> 2017-03-26 20:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162653687 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162674486 This article focuses on a specific model of allowing students a set of choices, or a menu of multilevel tasks in math that takes place during the math block. Unfortunately I do not have access to read the entire article, but am requesting access.

Reference: Legnard, D. S., & Austin, S. L. (2012). The MENU for every young mathematician's appetite. Teaching Children Mathematics, 19(4), 228. Retrieved from http://library.marygrove.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1223475730?accountid=28829]]> 2017-03-27 00:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162674486 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162675714 Math anxiety keeps popping up as I search for articles. I wonder if a lot of teachers have anxiety about teaching math? Might be interesting to look into the effects. This could be a bias in my study.
This is one example that says girls who have a teacher who has math anxiety have lower confidence in their abilities. Boys were unaffected.
Ornes, S. (2010, Feb 10). Teaching math, teaching anxiety. Science News for Kids, Retrieved from http://library.marygrove.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1113991104?accountid=28829]]> 2017-03-27 00:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/162675714 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163277960 This article doesn't directly relate to my topic, but I found it useful. This study was conducted to see the effects of four main math curriculums on student achievement. They compared Math Expressions, Investigations, SFAW, and Saxon curriculums. All varied on level of student-centered and teacher-centered approaches. The only significant finding was that Math Expressions showed student achievement 0.11 standard deviations higher than Investigations and SFAW. They concluded that curriculum matters. Math expressions is a curriculum that is both student and teacher directed. Students explore and discuss questions related to math but are also taught explicit procedures.

Agodini, R., Harris, B., Thomas, M., Murphy, R., Gallagher, L., & National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, (. (2010). Achievement Effects of Four Early Elementary School Math Curricula: Findings for First and Second Graders. NCEE 2011-4001.


]]> 2017-03-28 22:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163277960 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163278554 This article was a great catalyst for what my math instruction and centers should consist of. It also reinforces the fact that students learn math best when working with others, working with manipulatives, solving challenging problems, and using various mediums to show and display work. It also talked about how good teaching is key, and gave me some ideas for how to ensure I'm doing my best work for my students.


]]> 2017-03-28 22:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163278554 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163281461 This study looked at five schools will varying levels of diversity and how learning centers affected student achievement. The study concludes that giving students the opportunity to work on learning centers that directly relate to the unit objectives increased student engagement. The study also recommends giving students freedom to choose which center they want to be at, freedom to work at their own pace, and having an effective transition system.


]]> 2017-03-28 23:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163281461 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163283855 This article looks at preschool students and how playing specific games can increase their knowledge of basic math skills. For example, using a linear numerical board game can improve a child's numerical knowledge and sustain over time. This article gives great examples of games to play with students and how to make math time more play based.


]]> 2017-03-28 23:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163283855 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163284739 "Studies have found that teaching children through guided play can be more effective than didactic instruction because it encourages children to take on an active role in their exploration" (Ramani & Eason, 2015).]]> 2017-03-28 23:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163284739 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163285154 This article is an action research study on the effect of small groups on achievement in math for first graders. The findings show there are potential benefits to grouping students in small groups based on their math needs and also suggests more research needs to be done.]]> 2017-03-28 23:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163285154 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163285382 This article discusses a school district that adopted a flipped classroom model due to old textbooks and no money. Although I am not wanting to do a flipped classroom model, I see how the advantages are similar to learning center advantages. Students are able to work at their own pace in the classroom, teachers can differentiate instruction, and students are held accountable for working independently. ]]> 2017-03-29 00:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163285382 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163285955 This study looked at 36, 793 students K-12 and how CT effected thier math learning. The study concludes that CT showed a greater impact on elementary students, special needs students, students that were being taught by a constructivist approach and students that took non-standardized tests versus standardized tests. This data shows me that a computer program could be a center choice for students in order to assist their math learning. 

Li, Q. & Ma, X. Educ Psychol Rev (2010) 22: 215. doi:10.1007/s10648-010-9125-8]]> 2017-03-29 00:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163285955 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163286132 Article 8 has a great table showing a center rotation schedule and what the students do.]]> 2017-03-29 00:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163286132 awindnag https://padlet.com/awindnag/ashleywindnagle/wish/163287375 -Centers can include technology
-Centers should have a portion where students are working together
-Students should have choice in their centers
-Students should have an opportunity to meet in a small group with the teacher to work at own level


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