The Effect of Inquiry Learning on Mathematics Achievement of Elementary Students


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This study compared the mathematics achievement of second through fifth grade students using Math Investigations (2008), which promotes the use of inquiry activities, with the mathematics achievement of such students using the Houghton Mifflin (2002) curriculum. This study also examined the opinions of teachers of these students as to their feelings of competence and confidence in using the Math Investigations curriculum. Results indicated that the Math Investigations curriculum may have an impact on the math achievement of elementary school students.




Inquiry


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Connect inquiry to improved teaching and learning across your district! Now that federal and state initiatives require school districts to provide job-embedded professional development, the next step is making it happen. This book helps districts define, develop, and implement a systematic inquiry-based process with a laser-like focus on both adult and student learning. This book′s inquiry model challenges educators and students to: Define questions they are passionate about exploring Collect and analyze data to inform their questions Share what they have learned through the process with others Collaborate to build on their results and improve student achievement The authors′ award-winning school improvement program, featured in the text, offers a fresh look at how to improve the quality of teaching and learning across a district. Administrators, teachers, and students will find an invaluable road map for tackling real-world challenges and taking control of their own learning.




Research in Education


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