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CASE STUDIES LISTENING TO STUDENTS USING KINESTHETIC MOVEMENT WHILE LEARNING TO GRAPH LINEAR FUNCTIONS

Novak, Melissa A
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7254-4814
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1498162366548228

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2017, PHD, Kent State University, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies.
The purpose of this qualitative practitioner research study was to describe middle school algebra students’ experiences of learning linear functions through kinesthetic movement. Participants were comprised of 8th grade algebra students. Practitioner research was used because I wanted to improve my teaching so students will have more success in learning mathematics. Since this research focused on the mental constructions made by students as they attempted to make sense of mathematics kinesthetically, it is grounded in the philosophical tenants of constructivism (Piaget & Vygotsky), math representation theory, and kinesthetic movement. This study utilized multiple data sources which included pre-and post-teacher-made assessments with state standardized problems, audio and video transcriptions of class, small group activities, individual discussions, learning style inventory, and attitude survey on kinesthetic learning. Data was collected and analyzed through triangulation. The results of this study have important curricular implications for math educators to understand how students can learn through kinesthetic movements. Educators can support their students learning by incorporating movement into their classrooms. Recommendations for future research based on unanticipated findings are suggested.
Caniglia Joanne, Dr. (Advisor)
Turner Steven, Dr. (Committee Member)
Martens Marianne , Dr. (Committee Member)
Gershon Walter , Dr. (Committee Member)
226 p.
Education; Mathematics Education; Middle School Education
Kinesthetic movement; ,mathematics; linear functions; qualitative study; constructivism; math representation theory; kinesthetic movement; middle school; embodied cognition; algebra

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  • Novak, M. A. (2017). CASE STUDIES LISTENING TO STUDENTS USING KINESTHETIC MOVEMENT WHILE LEARNING TO GRAPH LINEAR FUNCTIONS [Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1498162366548228

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Novak, Melissa. CASE STUDIES LISTENING TO STUDENTS USING KINESTHETIC MOVEMENT WHILE LEARNING TO GRAPH LINEAR FUNCTIONS . 2017. Kent State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1498162366548228.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Novak, Melissa. "CASE STUDIES LISTENING TO STUDENTS USING KINESTHETIC MOVEMENT WHILE LEARNING TO GRAPH LINEAR FUNCTIONS ." Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1498162366548228

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