Browsing Master's Theses by Title
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Calculator dependency and operations with exponents in an introductory college mathematics class.
(2013-10-21)This research explores students’ dependency on calculators particularly with exponents. Recently, students have become increasingly technology-dependent: cell phones, iPods, even calculators. It is hypothesized in this ... -
College Students' Exploration of Isomorphic Numerical and Word Percent Problems
(State University of New York at Fredonia, 2016-06)This study examines students' ability to solve percent problems when in word form versus numeric form. The work of University Pre-Calculus students was analyzed with two isomorphic assessments measuring the accuracy of the ... -
College students' misconceptions of the order of operations.
(2014)This research examines the reasons why students struggle with manipulating mathematical expressions and equations when the order of operations process is necessary. It was hypothesized that students in a liberal arts ... -
College Students' Performance on Isomorphic Visual vs Non-Visual Regents Level Geometry Problems
(State University of New York at Fredonia, 2017-09)This study explores students' misconceptions regarding pictorial geometry problems. Specifically, to investigate misunderstandings students experience when solving visual and nonvisual geometry problems. During this study, ... -
Comparing academic achievement of students accelerated in Mathematics to their non-accelerated peers.
(2014)This thesis investigated the mathematics acceleration policy of a suburban school district and its academic effects on students. This study was conducted using a comparative analysis of accelerated and non-accelerated ... -
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Creating effective homework policies in the secondary mathematics classroom.
(2013-01-15)There has always been a great debate about whether or not homework is really needed in the classroom. Homework policies over the past 100 years have changed drastically. There is a constant battle between advocates for and ... -
CSI: New York : a study of the effects of Crib Sheets on the Math Test Preparation of College Students.
(2013-01-15)This study examines the effects of a well thought-out crib sheet and how it influences test grades. A "Crib Sheet, " also known as a "Cheat Sheet, " is a test-taking aid in the form of a sheet of paper or note card. The ... -
Derivatives as a rate of change.
(2014)This study examines college students’ misconceptions regarding the concept of a derivative. During this study, students completed an eight-problem assessment on the topic of calculus, more specifically derivatives. Students ... -
Desiring discourse.
(2013-07-08)Until 1975, the American Psychological Association considered homosexuality a mental illness. Since then, the attitude toward LGBT citizens has been slowly shifting. We cannot deny the fact that there is still a struggle ... -
Development of a theory of elder music therapy as integral aging.
(2013-03-27)As our elderly population increases, more music therapists will be providing services to the elderly in a variety of settings: community-based programs, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Our society ... -
Disproportionate representation of English Language Learners in special education.
(2015)The disproportionate representation of English language learners (ELLs) in special education has been a persistent issue in the United States. This study examined Western New York teachers’ views of disproportionate ... -
Division Misconceptions in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom.
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Do extracurricular activities promote better academic performance and heightened sense of school connectedness in college athletes
(State University of New York College at Fredonia, 2016)Extracurricular activities allow students to express themselves in a non-academic manner but oftentimes have a positive correlation to academic performance. Extracurricular activities can also provide the students with an ... -
Does improvement of multiplication fluency improve fifth graders' overall Math achievement?
(2014)New federal common core standards adopted by New York State require students to master rigorous material at earlier grades than previously. It is a concern for teachers that without a strong foundation in math fact fluency ... -
Does the quality of rival song affect the structure of cricket aggressive calls?
(2013-01-11)Male crickets utilize calls prior to aggressive encounters with other males in order to gain a fitness advantage without resulting in costly physical altercation. In our study we looked at whether male house crickets (Acheta ... -
Does using the interactive whiteboard assist social studies teachers in increasing the comprehension of students and increase classroom participation of middle school students in Saudi Arabia?
(State University of New York College at Fredonia, 2018-05)In recent years, there has been increasing interest in integrating the latest technology tools into educational field with a view to improving teaching methods as well as activating the role of students as participants in ... -
The Effect of Artificial Night Lighting on the Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifungus).
(2012-10-25)With increased human development, light pollution caused by artificial night lighting, has progressively become an ecological problem for a variety of species (Rich and Longcore, 2006). The concepts of light pollution and ... -
The effect of dialogic reading on second language acquisition, output, and literacy of migrant students in early childhood
(State University of New York College at Fredonia, 2018-05)This mixed research study addressed the research question: does dialogic reading influence migrant students' language output and literacy skills? The study was based in Western New York (WNY) and was conducted in an ... -
The Effect of Extracts from Native Species on Invasive English Ivy Applied via Stem Injection
(State University of New York at Fredonia, 2017-05)Native plants are as competitive as invasive species but may require a new strategy persist. As humans spread invasive non-native species and continue to disturb the habitats of native species the non-natives will continue ...
