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Direct linkWhite, Robert; Dinos, Sokratis – Journal of Experiential Education, 2010
This study investigates how structured Mediated Learning Experiences may improve peer-cooperative communication within problem-solving task exercises. Two groups (n = 22) of Year 8 students (mean age 13 +/- 5 months) were randomly selected to participate in this study. The study began with two one-hour sessions of activity-based problem-solving…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Interpersonal Communication, Grade 8, Trust (Psychology)
Piccolo, Diana L.; Capraro, Mary Margaret; Capraro, Robert M. – Teacher Educator, 2010
In this study, eleven K-8 mathematics urban interns' perceptions of their mentoring support systems and factors that influenced their ability to teach mathematics were examined. Semi-structured interviews revealed that district and grade-level campus mentors provided the greatest amount of mathematics instruction and pedagogically based support to…
Descriptors: Mentors, Interviews, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction
Dwyer, Jerry; Moorhouse, Kim; Colwell, Malinda J. – International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2009
This paper describes an intervention at the 8th grade level where university mathematics researchers presented a series of lessons on introductory concepts in probability and statistics. Pre- and post-tests, and interviews were conducted to examine whether or not students at this grade level can understand these concepts. Students showed a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Intervention, Grade 8, Probability
Bamberger, Yael; Tal, Tali – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
The purpose of this study was to describe and understand the range of outcomes of class visits to natural history museums. The theoretical framework is based on the multifaceted process of learning in free choice learning environments, and emphasizes the unique and individual learning experience in museum settings. The study's significance is in…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Museums, Learning Processes, Grade 6
