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Middle School Mathematics and Self-efficacy at a Southeastern Massachusetts Middle School

Author: Melanie R. Gates

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 131

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The purpose of this case study was to determine the impact of the implementation of a middle school mathematics program had upon students' mathematics self-efficacy. Additionally, this study sought to understand what aspects of the program had the most significant impact on the students' mathematics self-efficacy. The mathematics program used in the study is called digits. A convenience sample of 112 students who had used the mathematics program for almost one academic year took a survey that contained all 24 items from Sources of Middle School Mathematics Self-efficacy Scale (SMSMSS) (Usher and Pajares, 2009) and 3 items related to the mathematics program that were developed by the researcher. Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze the survey data. The results of the survey allowed for identifying students as having high and low self-efficacy. Focus groups were held after the students took the survey. At each grade level there was a student group with high self-efficacy and low self-efficacy that partook in a focus group. The mathematics teachers also participated in the focus group. There were 37 students and 11 teachers who participated in the focus groups. The quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed to determine the perceived impact of the mathematics program and to determine themes and relationships between the components of the program that impact students' mathematics self-efficacy. There was a direct and positive relationship between students' mathematics self-efficacy and their liking of digits. Overall most students feel more positive about learning math and feel more confident in their ability to learn new math skills as a results of the mathematics program. Teachers, however, found mixed results regarding students' feelings about the mathematics program. Students and teachers identified the same components of the program that impacted how they feel about mathematics. The online homework was the most important component because of the immediate feedback and the multiple opportunities to get homework problems correct.

Parental Involvement in Middle School Mathematics Education

Author: Edmond Frank Lyon (Jr.)

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Published: 2023

Total Pages: 0

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There is emerging research that has been exploring how parents with math anxiety engage with their children, and the resulting impact on student math anxiety and performance in middle and high school grades. In response to the paradigm shift of increased parental involvement with home-based math support and home-schooling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of this transference had become a concern to educators. This research looked at the effectiveness of a school outreach program to help mitigate the anxiety level of parents, help parents define their roles at home, and promote more effective parental involvement with the goal of better mathematical outcomes for students. Invitations were sent to 192 sixth-grade parents in a suburban Connecticut middle school to participate in a Family Math Night event with the stated purpose of addressing student success in middle school mathematics. Parents and their children completed pre- and post-surveys over a five-week period to monitor parents’ math anxiety levels in their role providing math support, students’ math anxiety levels, and students’ perceived frequency of parental support. Despite the relatively small parent sample size, there was a statistically significant reduction in parental anxiety levels in providing help and identifying their role in home-based math support at the end of the five-week investigation. Student results were inconclusive but may have benefitted from a longer observation period.

Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation

Author: Susan Janssen Creighton

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2015-01-21

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1483385965

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Make formative assessment work for you—and your math students! Finally, formative assessment that adds up! Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation is the ultimate resource for helping teachers implement formative assessment in the middle school mathematics classroom. And it’s much more than that. With this research-based, teacher-tested guide, you won’t just learn effective teaching strategies—you’ll turn your students into self-regulated learners. They’ll monitor and assess their own progress—and communicate to you about it! Features include: A clear and manageable six-aspect instructional model Detailed strategies for helping students own their successes Real-life examples from middle school mathematics teachers Useful resources and a companion website to help you implement formative assessment in your classroom Formative assessment isn’t just for teachers anymore. With the help of this essential resource, you’ll work together with your students toward a common goal of math success. "This book is outstanding. I would recommend it to any math educator. The depth of research integrated into practice is extensive and, as a result, it is the most practical book I have come across related to formative assessment and mathematics The self-regulation aspects, as well as the ownership and involvement emphasized in the book, went beyond the traditional cognitive strategies endorsed in most books." Marc Simmons, Principal Ilwaco Middle School, Ocean Beach School District, Long Beach, WA "The ideas in this book are brought to life with examples of teachers and students in the classroom. The teacher voices, comments, and quotes lend credibility and are a big component of the book’s strengths as well as the visuals and graphics." Rita Tellez, Math Coordinator Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, TX