Browsing Master's Theses by Issue Date
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The positives about negatives : a study of errors and misconceptions with integer operations in adult education.
(2013-01-17)In this experiment two classes received instruction on integer operations. The first received instruction with the use of technology and the second class was instructed through a traditional approach. The study progressed ... -
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Get your facts straight! : the relationship among self-efficacy, automaticity, and mathematics achievement of adult-learners.
(2013-01-17)In this experiment, adult learners at an alternative education program were asked to complete a timed multiplication drill and a survey identifying their self-efficacy prior to taking the TABE Mathematics. Upon completion ... -
The Great Divide: a study of the Effects of Age on Division-Related Problem Solving strategies.
(2013-01-23)No author abstract. -
Pyruvate Kinase regulates Gurken translation by reduced TOR activity in Drosophila Melanogaster.
(2013-01-23)Gurken (Grk) expression is required to specify the polarity of the developing oocyte during Drosophila oogenesis. Proper localization and translation of grk transcripts is required to achieve proper axis specification. Gkr ... -
Harmony, Mode and Meaning in Olivier Messiaen's La Nativite du Seigneur.
(2013-01-24)No Author abstract. -
Name that function!
(2013-01-24)This study explores the ability of students to produce the algebraic representation of a function given in various other representations. It is hypothesized that when tested on function recognition, mathematics majors will ... -
Simplifying structurally comparable expressions.
(2013-01-24)This study explores the connection between student understanding of arithmetic and algebra through the evaluation of numeric expressions and the simplification of structurally comparable algebraic expressions. It is ... -
Molecular and behavioral evidence suggest two distinct life histories are displayed in Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) in Lake Erie.
(2013-01-24)In Lake Erie Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) are an ecologically and economically important species. They are a top littoral predator as well as a popular sport fish. Previous genetic research suggests bass that ... -
Anxiety in action.
(2013-01-24)Math Anxiety is a term used to describe the anxious symptoms felt by those who suffer from it while confronted with mathematics. This study investigated the levels of math anxiety experienced by college students. It was ... -
The perfect review session.
(2013-01-24)This study examined the effectiveness of four types of review sessions given the day before a unit exam. Over a three week period, four Algebra 1 classes were taught the same unit by the principal investigator. At the end ... -
Little Brown Bats (Myotis lucifugus): ecology of a White-nosed syndrome affected population.
(2013-01-24)White-nose syndrome (WNS) is currently classified as an emerging disease, caused by the fungus, Geomyces destructans, currently affecting hibernating bats across the Appalachian range, into Canada and locations in the ... -
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Seasonal movements of Paddlefish (Polyadon spathula) in the Allegheny Reservoir.
(2013-01-25)We used radio telemetry to determine the distribution and movements of paddlefish Polyadon spathula in the Allegheny Reservoir. Thirty-one adult and subadult paddlefish collected from spring congregation areas in the ... -
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Eliminate the substitution or substitute the elimination?
(2013-01-25)This research examines the different methods used for solving systems of equations, how those methods are taught, and how they can be applied to real world situations. More specifically, this research examines which of ... -
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Division Misconceptions in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom.
(2013-01-25)No author abstract.
