dc.contributor.advisor | Capraro, Mary Margaret | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Capraro, Robert M | |
dc.creator | David, Jonathan Michael | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-11-20T22:12:48Z | |
dc.date.available | 2019-11-20T22:12:48Z | |
dc.date.created | 2019-08 | |
dc.date.issued | 2019-05-29 | |
dc.date.submitted | August 2019 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/186164 | |
dc.description.abstract | The implementation of high-stakes testing has radically altered mathematics instruction in elementary classrooms. A curriculum that is heavily focused on developing successful test takers has fostered a weakness in our students’ ability to solve complex problems. The purpose of this record of study was to examine the impact of a problem-solving program at a small elementary campus in North Texas.
A mixed methods approach was used to examine the effectiveness of the intervention which integrated metacognitive actions with problem-solving skills. The program was examined within the context of student problem-solving, student use of metacognitive strategies, and teacher perceptions of student success. The findings suggest that the intervention was effective in increasing the problem-solving skills and metacognitive actions of third and fourth grade students on our campus. Recommendations include the implementation of a campus-wide, problem-solving model and increased use of guided instruction in mathematics classes. Recommendations for further study include an examination of the effectiveness of implementation with younger students. | en |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.subject | Problem-Solving | en |
dc.subject | Metacognition | en |
dc.title | Mixed Methods Study of Problem-Solving and Metacognition in the Elementary Classroom | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
thesis.degree.department | Teaching, Learning, and Culture | en |
thesis.degree.discipline | Curriculum and Instruction | en |
thesis.degree.grantor | Texas A&M University | en |
thesis.degree.name | Doctor of Education | en |
thesis.degree.level | Doctoral | en |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | Burlbaw, Lynn M | |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | Musoba, Glenda | |
dc.type.material | text | en |
dc.date.updated | 2019-11-20T22:12:48Z | |
local.etdauthor.orcid | 0000-0003-2635-677X | |