Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Education
Department
Teacher Education
First Advisor
William J. Sumrall
Second Advisor
Gene B. Quinn
Third Advisor
Pamela R. Cunningham
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if supplementary mathematics materials (created to be complementary to a physical science course) could provide a significant change in the attitudes and performance of the students involved. The supplementary text was provided in the form of a booklet. Participants were students in a physical science class. Students were given surveys to evaluate existing knowledge of physical science, mathematics skill, and mathematics anxiety in the context of a science class. Students were divided into control and experimental groups by lab section, with the experimental group receiving a supplemental booklet. At the end of the semester, another anxiety survey was given. The anxiety surveys and test grades were compared between groups. Anxiety scores were compared between the beginning and end of the semester within each group. Too few students reported using the booklets for a reliable statistical comparison (of grades) to be made. A statistically significant difference in mathematics anxiety levels was found between the groups.
Recommended Citation
Roberson, James Chadwick, "Advancement Of Understanding In Physical Science And Reduction Of Mathematical Anxiety Through The Use Of Supplemental Mathematics Material" (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 960.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/960