...Proposal Basic Math Skills and Scholastic Performnce among Grade III pupils of Dona Pilar Learning Center Foundation, Inc. Mathematics is the foundation of learners to improve their reasoning and thinking skill. It is widely recognized not only as a core component of the curriculum but also as a critical contributor to many educational and career opportunities (Scriphai, S. & Damongpanit, S.,et al, 2011). In reality, mathematics encompasses a wide variety of skills and concepts. These skills and concept are related each other but there’s a chance that you can easily master to some and still struggles with others, (Nathan V. Lauren, Sarah Lee Adam 2000). Early academic skills appear to be the strongest predictor of subsequent scholastic success – early math skills more so than early reading skills. http://news.uci.edu/features/kids-skilled-early-in-math-do-better-in-school/ In its report on the 2006 PISA results, the OECD outlines the importance of math skills in today’s world: With the growing role of science, mathematics and technology in modern life, the objectives of personal fulfilment, employment and full participation in society increasingly require that all adults, not just those aspiring to a scientific career, should be mathematically, scientifically and technologically literate. The performance of a country’s best students in mathematics and related subjects may have implications for the role that that country will play in tomorrow’s advanced technology...
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...issues they have to deal with- study, time, money, relationships, job hopes, and more. Parent’s previous experience and education does not always equip them in dealing with such pressures. Many students will not admit their problems due to various reasons and this may eventually hamper a student’s psyche. In Metro Manila, the most common problem a student encounter is their difficulty with certain academic subjects. Nowadays, most schools have five major subjects- Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, English, and Filipino. Although different opinions are made regarding these subjects, it is evident that certain factors affect the level of difficulty of the said subjects. One is the teaching method of the teachers. It is possible that the techniques, including the materials such as the visual aids or presentations used by the teachers, are not effective. Second is the student’s own knowledge and capability. Some are gifted with critical thinking and good analysis which make them perfect for subjects’ Math and Science; while others have good grammar and vocabulary which makes them excellent for subjects’ English and Filipino. However, there are students who are simply industrious and determined. They can excel in almost any subject since they are committed to get good grades. While there are passionate students, there are also those who are lazy and/or troubled in certain subjects. In relation to this, a research will be...
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...This article is about the study of topics, such as quantity and structure. For other uses, see Mathematics (disambiguation). "Math" redirects here. For other uses, see Math (disambiguation). Euclid (holding calipers), Greek mathematician, 3rd century BC, as imagined by Raphael in this detail from The School of Athens.[1] Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity (numbers),[2] structure,[3] space,[2] and change.[4][5][6] There is a range of views among mathematicians and philosophers as to the exact scope and definition of mathematics.[7][8] Mathematicians seek out patterns[9][10] and use them to formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proof. When mathematical structures are good models of real phenomena, then mathematical reasoning can provide insight or predictions about nature. Through the use of abstraction and logic, mathematics developed from counting, calculation, measurement, and the systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. Practical mathematics has been a human activity for as far back as written records exist. The research required to solve mathematical problems can take years or even centuries of sustained inquiry. Rigorous arguments first appeared in Greek mathematics, most notably in Euclid's Elements. Since the pioneering work of Giuseppe Peano (1858–1932), David Hilbert (1862–1943), and others on axiomatic systems in the late 19th century, it has become customary...
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...PROFESSIONAL DEGREE APTITUDE TESTS(FPDAT) Dental Admission Test (DAT) is a knowledge and aptitude test administered to students seeking to enter accredited first professional degree programs in dentistry. The DAT measures knowledge and skills in biology, general and organic chemistry, and quantitative methods plus skills in reading and spatial perception and coordination. GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS TEST (GMAT) is an aptitude test administered to holders of a bachelor’s degree seeking to enroll in accredited graduate programs in business administration and management. The GMAT measures analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills. LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TEST (LSAT) is an aptitude test administered to students seeking to enter accredited first professional degree programs in law. The LSAT measures reading and verbal reasoning skills. MEDICAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST(MCAT) is a knowledge and aptitude test administered to students seeking to enter accredited first professional degree programs in allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, and podiatric medicine. The MCAT measures knowledge and skills in the biological sciences, physical...
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...BIBLIOGRAPHY A. BOOKS Arrends, RichardI. Learning to Teach, 3rd Edition McGraw-Hill, 1994 Boiser, D.C. Teaching Made Easy: Strategies and Styles, Phoenix Publishing House Inc., 2004. Guimbatan, Kathleen L.and Francisco M. Zuleta, Teaching Strategies and Educational Alternatives V.1, Academic Publishing Corporation, 2002. Roger and David W. Johnson, Driven to Discover, University of Minnesota, 2002 Rosenshine, B., & Stevens, R. Teaching functions. In M. C. Wittrock (Ed.), Handbook Of Research On Teaching (3rdEdition) New York: Macmillan, 1986. Rosewal, G. M., Mims, A. A., Evans, M. D., Smith, B., Young, M., Burch, M., Croce, R., Access Center Using Peer Tutoring To Facilitate Access. Washington, DC, 2004. . Salandanan, Gloria. “Methods of Teaching”, Lorimar Publishing, Inc. Cubao Quezon City, 2009. Spencer, V. G. Peer Tutoring and Students With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders: Behavioral Disorders, 31(2), 204-222, 2006. Topping, K. Peer-assisted Learning: A Practical Guide for Teachers. Newton, Mass.: Brookline Books, 2008 Zulueta, Fracisco M. “Principles and Methods of Teaching”, National Book Store,Inc. Mandaluyong City, 2006. B. PERIODICALS American Institutes for Research An Educator's Guide to School Wide Reform. Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service, 1999. Bicknell-Holmes, T. & Hoffman, P. S. Elicit, Engage, Experience, Explore: Discovery Learning In Library Instruction, 2000. ...
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...WHAT IS CORE CURRICULUM A core curriculum is a curriculum, or course of study, which is deemed central and usually made mandatory for all students of a school or school system. A core curriculum, a predetermined body of skills, knowledge, and abilities is taught to all students. Curriculum has numerous definitions, which can be slightly confusing. In its broadest sense a curriculum may refer to all courses offered at a school. Curriculum means two things: (i) the range of courses from which students choose what subject matters to study, and (ii) a specific learning program. In the latter case, the curriculum collectively describes the teaching, learning, and assessment materials available for a given course of study. Core curriculum is the subjects and courses that are required study for the students of a particular school. Core curriculum is a curriculum in which all or some of the subjects or courses are based on a central theme in order to correlate the subjects and the theme. Curriculum–The curriculum is built on a mandated core, which is defined and designed outside the classroom. All students learn a common set of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Though academic content remains the primary focus of the core curriculum, some core teaching is moving toward application and problem solving. a curriculum (plural: curricula or curriculums) is the set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university. The concept of a “core” curriculum is based on the idea that...
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...Maryland In press Keywords: discipline, domain, learning, history, knowledge, mathematics, reading, science, writing. Abstract The roots of current disciplines and domains of study reach well back in history. An exploration of their development shows that these areas of knowledge have not only reflected cultural changes but have also influenced societies, especially through formal educational systems. Besides being characterized by their focus on a particular part of the world, disciplines are also distinguished by a specific way of thinking about their respective domains of study. Psychological research has identified several features of these pathways to knowledge (e.g., reading, writing, history, mathematics, and science) that generally define the landscape of academic practice. Although educational psychologists’ interest in how knowledge develops within specific domains has fluctuated across time, formal education throughout the world is organized around particular fields of studies and students soon come to characterize their experience of school in terms of subject matters. Thus, in education, domains seem to make a difference. The term knowledge domain refers to the part of the world investigated by a specific discipline. In other words, the domain can be characterized as the object (e.g., plants, numbers, or the past) of a specific body of knowledge (e.g., botany, mathematics, or history). Herein, we offer a survey of the development of increasingly specialized...
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...high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand, and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different situations, materials, and ideas; 2.2. Science—Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts in the subject matter of science—including physical, life, and earth and space sciences—as well as concepts in science and technology, science in personal and social perspectives, the history and nature of science, the unifying concepts of science, and the inquiry processes scientists use in discovery of new knowledge to build a base for scientific and technological literacy; 2.3. Mathematics—Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics that define number systems and number sense, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and algebra in order to foster student understanding and use of patterns, quantities, and spatial relationships that can represent phenomena, solve problems, and manage data; 2.4. Social studies—Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies—the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences,...
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...of the candidates. Individuals applying to undergraduate schools in order to pursue any course in most of the countries are required to take the SAT. If the student is looking to get admission to a particular course, s/he can take the SAT subject tests to show his knowledge and understanding of that particular subject. Subject tests are offered in areas like Literature, History, Mathematics, Sciences and Foreign Languages. Test Types SAT is of two types: SAT – The SAT exam tests the knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects which are taught every day in high schools. It is a 3 hour 45 minutes long test. Most students start preparing for the SAT during their class 11, and take the exam during their class 12. SAT doesn’t test logic or abstract reasoning; it tests the skills students learn at school, which are important and will stay with the student for a lifetime. 2 Subject Test – Subject tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow students to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where they excel. These tests are in the following areas: English, History, Mathematics, Science, and Foreign Languages. Some colleges might ask students to take subject tests or might not. Students should research properly to determine whether the colleges they are applying to require subject tests as part of the application. Institutes accepting SAT SAT is accepted across almost all the undergraduate colleges in the US. Also many universities offering UG courses across...
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...Intelligence Definition and Measurement Psychology 525: Measurements and Statistics Tonya Oliver February 7, 2010 Dr. Alexis Hernandez In this critique I will attempt to examine the major definitions for the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Terra Nova Achievement Test, Shipley-2 Intelligence Test and the Wiig Assessment of Basic Concepts. I will also attempt to explain which theory of intelligence test best fit these instruments that have been selected, as well as explaining how the definitions and measures are related. Each instrument selected will be evaluated on reliability, validity, normative procedures and biases if any. I will also compare and contrast each instrument on the goals of the test as well as in similarities that may be evident, how the test are administered, the used and the purposes for administering the test mentioned. I will carefully endeavor to explore any ethical considerations related to each of the instruments selected in this paper. The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, created by David Wechsler, is a diagnostic achievement test that evaluates the academic success of children and adults ages 4 through to 85. The test is designed to evaluate of a wide range of academics skills or a specific area of need. The WIAT-III is a revision of the WIAT-II, which was done to make the test more comprehensive, and to make it...
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...Factors Affecting Student Academic Success in Gateway Courses at Northern Arizona University Russell Benford Julie Gess-Newsome Center for Science Teaching and Learning Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5697 May 24, 2006 Factors Affecting Student Academic Success in Gateway Courses at Northern Arizona University Table of Contents Section Abstract Introduction Predictors of Student Achievement in Introductory Business, Mathematics, and Science Courses Predictors of Student Achievement in Business, Marketing, and Economics Predictors of Student Achievement in Mathematics Predictors of Student Achievement in Computer Science Predictors of Student Achievement in Physics Predictors of Student Achievement in Chemistry Predictors of Student Achievement in Biology Summary of Factors That Predict Student Success in Introductory Business, Mathematics, and Science Courses Interpreting Results of Predictive Studies in Business, Mathematics, and Science Education Methods Institutional Records and Public Data ABC and DFW Rates in Gateway Courses Characterizing ABC and DFW Students Student Survey Page 4 5 10 11 13 15 18 20 21 24 27 30 31 32 34 35 1 Characterizing Students’ Educational and Socioeconomic Contexts Characterizing Gateway Classrooms and Courses Development of Predictive Model Results Course-Oriented ABC and DFW Statistics ABC and DFW Rates in Gateway Courses Teaching Styles Used in Gateway Courses Student-Oriented ABC and DFW Statistics Student...
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...educationally and can also help promote good leadership skills. To begin with, music can improve mental abilities in students in a variety of different ways. It is best taught or developed in the early years of their education, beginning in elementary school or even earlier. Those students who are able to get involved in music at this beneficial point in their lives, would be rewarded with a head start to a more successful educational experience. If students partake in music training during this time, it could sharpen their minds by using hand eye coordination, understanding the notes they are hearing, and reading music. The improvements that music has on the mind of students have been researched by many psychologists, scientists, and doctors. Some of these results show that music can increase students’ memories while expanding their creativity and sharpening their reasoning skills, this can help them with problem solving. The memory proficiency that music programs contribute to students is psychological abilities that reinforce their minds. Music can improve memory skills in numerous ways, such as playing an instrument. By playing an instrument you learn to use muscle memory. The more a student learns and uses muscle memory, the easier it becomes. Another way music...
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...CLAT 2013- The Countdown begins The countdown for the Common Law Admission test (CLAT 2013) has begun. With less than 50 days left for CLAT, which is the stepping stone for the National Law Universities across the country, the anxiety amongst the students is rising. Gyan Central caught up with Saiyed Anzar Abbas, founder of CLATapult, one of the premier coaching institutes for CLAT, to ask him about his views and tips for students appearing in CLAT 2013. GC- Congratulations Anzar for the immense success of your brainchild-CLATpult. Anzar- Thank you very much. This success is mainly attributed to the dedication and support of all my friends and well wishers. The true success of CLATapult shall be reflected in the CLAT 2013 results in which I am confident that the students of CLATapult would pass with flying colors. GC- The first question which comes to the mind of any student who is contemplating to start preparation for CLAT 2013 is whether 50 days is an adequate time period for preparation for CLAT. Anzar- CLAT, unlike other exams like the IIT-JEE or AIEEE, is not an examination which requires dedicated study for a period of years together. CLAT requires dedicated study for a shorter duration as compared to other examinations. Though 50 days is a very short time period, it still is not inadequate for the preparation for CLAT. 50 days of immense hard work, dedication and sincerity is enough to guarantee a student to crack CLAT 2013. GC- With the board examinations going...
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...more of an achievement exam, while the SAT requires more reasoning skills. The ACT is comprised of multiple-choice questions in the areas of English, reading, science, mathematics, and includes an optional writing test. Many school districts have taken measures to buildup participation in the ACT and optimize student outcomes. ACT Aspire is the latest curriculum-based program for elementary through high school students, designed specifically to: provide early assessment of student progress; enhance college readiness; and...
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...Review of Related Literature 19 CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE At initial stage of the present study, a collective body of research work, related to involved variables i.e. academic achievement, cognitive styles, personality traits/factors, and adjustment was examined extensively, so that proper guidelines and directions from objectives, hypotheses, methodologies and findings may be sought to assist the various steps of the present study like determination of objectives, formulation of hypotheses, selection of methodology and to get an understanding of relationships between different related variables. Following is the (chronological wise) related literature discussed. 2.1. Literature Related to Academic Achievement Kolwadkar (1980) conducted a study of gifted children in relation to their personality traits, level of adjustment and academic achievement and found that socioeconomic status, father’s occupation, education of parents, size of family, ordinal position, health status were significantly related to academic achievement; adjustment was positively correlated with academic achievement in case of boys. Gupta (1987) studied relationship between locus of control, anxiety, personality traits, level of aspiration and academic achievement of secondary school students with the objective to assess the magnitude and direction of relationship of locus of control, anxiety, personality traits, level of aspiration with academic achievement by taking...
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