A Report on the Use of Calculators

1960 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Lois L. Beck
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
University Of California ◽  
Upper Elementary ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Elementary Grades ◽  
National Defense ◽  
City Schools

Several fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classrooms in the Riverside City Schools are participating in an experimental program guided by Dr. Arden Rudell, Professor of Educa tion, University of California at Riverside and Mr. Lewis Wickens, Director of Elementary Education. The administrators and teachers involved in this experiment are attempting to determine the extent to which use of the calculator may stimulate learning of arithmetic skills by children in the upper elementary grades. This ex periment is being conducted as a part of the National Defense Education Program.

What's Your Angle on Angles?

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 283-287
Author(s):  
Christine A. Browning ◽  
Gina Garza-Kling ◽  
Elizabeth Hill Sundling
Keyword(s):  
Fixed Point ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Upper Elementary ◽  
Elementary Grades ◽  
Prominent Feature ◽  
Grade Student ◽  
Mathematical Definition ◽  
Sixth Grade Student

The word angle may conjure up several thoughts—a corner, two rays and a vertex, or a degree measure. But what about the idea of a turn (a rotation around a fixed point) or of the space between two rays, and what exactly is a degree? Many upper-elementary students have such limited notions of angle that they struggle to provide an appropriate mathematical definition for the term and, instead, describe what we are measuring when we measure an angle. Yet, according to NCTM (2000), students in grades 6–8 must be able to “carefully examine the features of shapes in order to precisely define and describe fundamental shapes” (p. 233). Angle is certainly a prominent feature of shape, so, beginning in the elementary grades, providing students with opportunities to carefully explore the idea of angle is critical for the development of their understanding of geometry. Doing so, however, requires us as teachers to first realize the complexity of the concept of angle. As one sixth-grade student put it, “An angle is a lot more than just degrees.”

A Clinical Study of Twenty-seven Children Exhibiting Functional Hearing Loss

1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald L. McCanna ◽  
Giacinto DeLapa
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Clinical Study ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Upper Elementary ◽  
Elementary Grades ◽  
Ability Level ◽  
Hearing Problem

This report reviews 27 cases of children exhibiting functional hearing loss. The study reveals that most students were in the upper elementary grades and were predominantly females. These subjects were functioning below their ability level in school and were usually in conflict with school, home, or peers. Tests used were selected on the basis of their helping to provide early identification. The subjects' oral and behavioral responses are presented, as well as ways of resolving the hearing problem. Some helpful counseling techniques are also presented.

Elementary Education and Engineering Design: Concrete Experiences in Mathematics and Science

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard H. Crawford ◽  
Kristin L. Wood ◽  
Marilyn L. Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Elementary Grades ◽  
Preparation Program ◽  
Technology Program ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Education Community ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Mathematics And Science

Abstract The education community has focused attention recently on a number of initiatives to evolve, and perhaps revolutionize, approaches for teaching science, mathematics, and engineering. In this paper, we present a new engineering and design technology program, initiated in 1992 and referred to as DTEACh, that focuses on the elementary grades. Two components comprise this new program: (1) open-ended design and exploration lessons that use hands-on models to teach integrated mathematics and science principles, and (2) a two-part teacher preparation program to provide teachers with the necessary engineering, mathematics, and science fundamentals for DTEACh. In this paper, we focus on a description of the teacher preparation program, including discussions of a novel teaching model, the subject matter for engineering and design fundamentals, and evaluation of the program. Results of the evaluation that teachers are more confident and equipped to facilitate the instruction of mathematics, science, and engineering principles.

Studying Abroad to Inform Teaching in a Diverse Society

2017 ◽  
pp. 52-70
Author(s):  
Carolyn Walker Hitchens ◽  
Patricia Clark ◽  
Anthony Kline ◽  
Winnie Mucherah ◽  
Scott Popplewell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Education Program ◽  
General Description ◽  
General Overview ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Diverse Society ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
The Impact

This chapter presents information about Ball State University's Study Abroad Program within the Department of Elementary Education. A general description of students enrolled in the Elementary Education program is given, both historically and currently. Then the origins of the Ball State Elementary Education Study Abroad program are explained, followed by a description of countries and program types that have occurred over the years. A general overview of program considerations, including making contacts, recruiting students, and working with schools is then provided. Next, three travel programs in the department are described, including development, recruitment, and vignettes focusing on experiences in each program. Next, research about program experiences is presented, including the impact of study abroad experiences on students. Personal reflections from instructors who have participated will then be shared. Finally, suggestions about developing and implementing programs will be identified.

Universal Screening Methods and Models: Diagnostic Accuracy of Reading Assessments

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-265
Author(s):  
Kalie VanMeveren ◽  
David Hulac ◽  
Sarah Wollersheim-Shervey
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Upper Elementary ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Elementary Grades ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Statewide Assessment ◽  
Student Risk

Reading screening assessments help educators identify students who are at risk of reading and determine the need for intervention and supports. However, some schools screen and assess students more often than needed, and the additional information does not improve the accuracy of decisions. This may be especially true for students at the upper elementary grades who have already taken high-stakes tests. This exploratory study evaluated how accurately a variety of screening measures predicted performance on a high-stakes end of year test for fourth- and fifth-grade students. Results of this study indicated that previous scores on the statewide assessment and computer-adaptive assessment best predicted student performance on a high-stakes reading test (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment—Third Edition). When comparing screening models, a two-gate approach appeared to be the best method for identifying student risk.

Etiology of teacher knowledge and instructional skills for literacy at the upper elementary grades

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kausalai (Kay) Wijekumar ◽  
Andrea L. Beerwinkle ◽  
Karen R. Harris ◽  
Steve Graham
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Knowledge ◽  
Upper Elementary ◽  
Elementary Grades ◽  
Instructional Skills

scholarly journals Interventional Nutrition Education Program for Sixth Grade Students in a Governmental Primary School in Giza Governorate

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S K Farah ◽  
H A Abouseif ◽  
D A Gamaleldin ◽  
H I Fahim
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sixth Grade Students ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits ◽  
Nutrition Education Program ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improvement of child health, stronger immune systems, and lower risk of non-communicable diseases. Objectives the study aimed to describe knowledge, attitude and practice of sixth grade, primary school students about healthy eating habits and healthy diet and to implement and assess a nutrition education program for healthy eating habits and healthy diet. Participants and Tools An interventional study was conducted in one governmental primary school in Giza governorate and included 120 sixth grade students. The health education program was divided into three stages: Pre-intervention stage in which the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of students about healthy and unhealthy dietary habits was assessed. Then educational program was implemented and (KAP) of students was re-assessed again twice after the education session immediately and then two months later. Results Most of the children (69.6%) had fair nutrition knowledge, (23.2%) had good knowledge, while (7.2%) had poor knowledge. After the intervention, there was an improvement in nutrition knowledge score of participated students (p < 0.05) and this change was maintained after 2 months of the intervention. The total mean score percentage was (68% ± 9.8%) before intervention and had improved after 2 months of the intervention than before. The attitude of participated students had improved after intervention in relation to the concept that eating a lot of fat can make one become obese and eating a lot of sugar and sweets is harmful for health (p < 0.001) The practice had improved among the study participants after 2 months of the intervention than before intervention (80.1% ± 5.1 vs. 68.5 ± 9.8%). Conclusion School nutrition intervention programs can have a great impact on knowledge and behavior of primary school students especially if various methods of teaching and learning were applied.

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