Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Stovall, Ni'Shawn Leneigh
Author's Email Address	nstova1@lsu.edu, leneigh04@aol.com
URN	etd-07022012-112838
Title	A Study of Measurement in the Algebra I Classroom
Degree	Master of Natural Sciences (M.N.S.)
Department	Natural Sciences (Interdepartmental Program)
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Madden, James Committee Chair Harhad, Ameziane Committee Member Meyinsse, Joseph Committee Member
Keywords	Measurement Algebra I
Date of Defense	2012-06-22
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to supplement and reorganize the existing Unit 7: Measurement of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System Comprehensive Curriculum (EBRCC) to improve student performance. To restructure the unit, I analyzed the Measurement Standards outlined in both the Common Core Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. I also studied the existing structure of the unit to reorganize the topics in a manner that is more succinct and effective in promoting student learning. In addition to reorganizing the unit, I also implemented my own supplements over the three week period. To determine if the supplements I introduced and the changes I made were effective, I gathered and reviewed student data, including performance on a benchmark assessment, student responses to open-ended questions about the subject matter, and pre- and post- assessments involving student scripts on the key ideas the unit. The analysis of the pre- and post-assessments demonstrate that there were considerable advantages to the changes I made. Students’ scores showed an overall average learning gain of 111.5% on the post-assessment. Seventy percent of my students scored proficient or above on the Edusoft Benchmark assessment, which is 23% higher than that of the students that I taught last year. This was also approximately 38% higher than the percent of students scoring proficient or above in other Algebra I classes at my school this year.
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