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Improving Student Motivation and Achievement in Mathematics through Teaching to the Multiple Intelligences.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Bednar, J. Coughlin, Jane M. Evans, Elizabeth Sievers, Theresa |
| Copyright Year | 2002 |
| Abstract | This action research project described strategies for improving student motivation and achievement in mathematics through multiple intelligences. The targeted population consisted of kindergarten, third, fourth, and fifth grade students located in two major Midwestern cities. Documentation proving low student motivation and achievement in mathematics included the following: preschool screening and kindergarten orientation testing, parent and student surveys, checklists, traveling portfolios, previous report card grades, beginning of the year math tests, and student participation. Probable cause data indicated that students learned best when instruction was geared to their multiple intelligences. Too often, multiple intelligences strategies were lacking, thus causing underachievement in mathematics. Math interest was not inherent in some students. Poor attitudes in mathematics were likely to foster lower student achievement. Research indicates that students have an inability to transfer math concepts into real life situations. Review of literature for possible solutions communicated the need for non-traditional teaching strategies. Students seemed to exhibit higher achievement and greater enthusiasm when able to explore different learning styles. Teaching to Howard Gardner's eight multiple intelligences made instruction and learning more meaningful to students. Post-intervention data indicated a general trend toward an increase in student motivation and positive attitude through the use of multiple intelligences strategies. Improvements were noted in student participation and student enthusiasm during mathematics. (Contains 36 references.) (Author/MM) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. IMPROVING STUDENT MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS THROUGH TEACHING TO THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Janet Bednar Jane Coughlin Elizabeth Evans Theresa Sievers U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) klbis document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. An Action Research Project Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the School of Education in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching and Leadership Saint Xavier University & SkyLight Professional Development Field-Based Masters Program Chicago, Illinois |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED466408.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
