Browsing Master's Theses by Title
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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 ... -
The Effect of Home Literacy Practices on Emergent Literacy Skills
(State University of New York at Fredonia, 2018-08)If we want students to succeed and reach high levels of achievement in their reading abilities, it is important to recognize the development of emergent literacy skills in young children and their effect on later reading ... -
Effective classroom environments for students with disabilities and those prenatally exposed to drugs and alcohol
(State University of New York College at Fredonia, 2017-05)This study's aim was to investigate teachers' and parents' perceptions of characteristics of effective learning environments in a small rural county in Western New York for students in elementary school with disabilities ... -
Effective strategies for speakers of a LOTE in an Elementary general education classroom
(State University of New York College at Fredonia, 2016)This research focuses on effective strategies used for speakers of a language other than English (LOTE) in an elementary general education classroom. It also addresses the need for teacher preparation courses for English ... -
Effective strategies for teaching content vocabulary to English Language Learners
(2015)The number of English language learners (ELLs) enrolled and being educated in schools in the United States is increasing. At the same time, there is greater accountability for the academic performance of ELLs, but they ... -
Effectiveness and challenges of ENL instructional practices for young English language-learners
(State University of New York College at Fredonia, 2017-05)In 2016, it was estimated by National Center for Education Statistics that there are about 4.5 million English language learners (ELLs) attending the U.S. schools. Improving the education of these students is a national ... -
The effectiveness of a classroom wide incentive program to eliminate disruptive and negative behavior in the preschool setting
(State University of New York College at Fredonia, 2016-05)A classwide behavioral intervention was conducted in Lake Erie preschool to eliminate disruptive and negative behavior in the classroom. As a result of classroom dynamics constantly changing, the most important skill that ... -
Effectiveness of the Chance Jars Game and Mystery Motivators to reduce disruptive behaviors in minority students living in poverty.
(2015)Disruptive behaviors negatively affect the learning environment by taking time away from academic instruction (McKissick, 2012). Studies have indicated that these behaviors are prevalent in high risk schools, characterized ... -
Effectiveness of using Webquest to teach computer science to middle school students in Saudi Arabia.
(2015)This study investigated the effectiveness of using WebQuest to teach computer science to middle school students in Saudi Arabia. This research study aimed to answer the research question: How did the use of WebQuest impact ...
