Honors Projects
Abstract
The purpose of this action research study was to observe the effects of vocabulary learning tools and reflective journaling on student confidence. Participants were from three classes of 15-20 students who attend math class for 45-90 minutes each weekday in a suburban high school setting. They were assigned Frayer Model vocabulary learning tables, as well as three journal prompts a week regarding either mathematics content or personal thoughts on classroom activities. These were completed across two units in the course. Several classroom benefits were observed over the course of the study, including but not limited to higher student confidence and increased participation in mathematical discourse.
Department
Education
Major
Integrated Mathematics Education
First Advisor
Dr. David Meel
First Advisor Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Second Advisor
Dr. Gabriel Matney
Second Advisor Department
Education
Publication Date
Spring 2020
Repository Citation
Irick, Christopher, "Building Student Confidence and Performance Through Emphasis on Academic Language" (2020). Honors Projects. 615.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/615
Included in
Educational Methods Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Secondary Education Commons