...Using Student Self-Reflections to Improve Student Study Habits in the Mathematics Classroom A Capstone Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching: Mathematics Nancy Daly Department of Mathematics and Computer Science College of Arts and Sciences Graduate School Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Summer 2011 ii This capstone project was submitted by Nancy Daly Graduate Committee: Dr. Laurie Geller, Chairperson Dr. Cheryl Nilsen Dr. Rebecca Anhorn Dean of Graduate School Dr. Linda Cresap Date of defense: Month day, year iii Abstract Type the abstract here. Do not indent. It should be one block paragraph. The abstract is a summary of your paper. iv Acknowledgements Type your acknowledgements here. Indent each paragraph 0.5 inch. You can thank whomever you choose. v Table of Contents Page Abstract .................................................................................................................. iii Acknowledgements ................................................................................................ iv List of Tables ....................................................................................................... viii List of Figures ........................................................................................................ ix Chapter One: Introduction ................................................................
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...Portfolio Task: Module 1 “EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILL IS THE SOLE FUNDATION OF A SOUND EDUCATION” Effective study skill is the sole foundation of a sound education? According to Cottrell (20013) “A study skill is a learned activity, something that can be developed through practice and reflection. You can fine-tune skills, including study skills, just as runners perfect their movement, breathing and pace”. Zottis (2010) suggests “Any skill which boosts a person’s ability to study and pass exams can be termed a study skill”. We may define a skill as the ability to perform a learned activity and then develop this through practice and reflection. However, the temptation may be too narrowly defining the acquisition of the particularly skill say, being able to achieve a good mark in an essay as an end in itself. Consequently, it may be better to perceive study skills as part of a wider process of learning which contains other aspects for consideration so the student may be to achieve a greater perspective and understanding. For the majority of student time management, active listening, reading, comprehension, presentation skills, memory techniques, critical thinking skills, research, evaluation, writhing shills, whether a natural attribute or an acquired skill, have to be fine-tuned and developed in order to be effective. Although social, economic and cultural background could have an influence over the ability of students accessing and studying effectively, study skills may be influenced...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter consists, the seven parts: (1) Background of the Study (2) Theoretical Framework (3) Statement of the Problem (4) Hypothesis (5) Definition of Terms (6) Scopes and Limitations of the Study (7) Significance of the Study Part One, Background of the Study, presents what made you conduct the study. It includes the purpose and reasons behind the conduct of this study. It also serves as the introduction. Part Two, Theoretical Framework, contains theories of famous personalities from where this study was anchored. It supports the methodology and methods that were employed to meet the goals of this study. Part Three, Statement of the Problem, points the important questions that the study sought to answer. Part Four, Hypothesis, states the hypothesis that was tested in this study. Part Five, Definition of Terms, aims to provide the readers with the basic terminologies that are important to understand the paper. Part Six, Scopes and limitations of the Study, discusses the coverage of the study. Part Seven, Significance of the Study, cites the institutions and persons that might benefit from the results of this research. Background of the Study Every day is an adventure for learning new things. According to Alejandro S. Bernardo “We live in the world of print”. From newspapers, magazines, books, reading plays a vital role in every child, and...
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...EFFECTS OF STUDY HABITS IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF FIRST YEAR CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENT IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES SY: 2014-2015 A Research Paper Presented to the Department of College of Arts Technological Institute of the Philippines In Partial Fulfilment of the Course English 002 Submitted by: Denicha Leuise L. Javier Gesandro B. Yude Giorgina Ocubillo James Keannel A. Leop Kristoffer Lian Felix Mechel P. Abancio Ulysses Brandi F. Dela Pena January 2015 APPROVAL SHEET In partial fulfilment of the requirements in English 002, this research paper entitled: Effects of the Study Habits in the Academic Performances of First Year Civil Engineering Students in Technological Institute of the Philippines (QC) SY: 2014-2015 is prepared by the researchers from CE12KB2 which includes: Leop, James Keannel Yude, Gesandro Dela Pe CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Background of the Study Research about the effect of study habits in the academic performances of students in Technological Institute Of The Philippines (TIP) received the attention from the researchers. Study habits are learning tendencies that enable students work privately. Study habits are defined as those technique such as summarizing, note taking, outlining or locating material which learners employ to assist themselves in the efficient learning of the material which material at hand. The term...
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...INTRODUCTION Study habits are the behaviors use when preparing for tests or learning academic material. Students have their own habitual practices that they used to help them study and learn. Good study habits can help students achieve and/or maintain good grades. Study habit of every student is one of the most important factors that affect his or her understanding regarding a certain subject. It means, if a student possesses poor study habits, she has a greater chance of getting failing grades, if compare to a student who has a good study habit. In this study, the students will know the better techniques and discipline on having a proper study habits, therefore their academic status will improve and they will have a chance to have a high grades. Statement of the problem The study aimed to know the Study Habits of the CBE students in TIP-QC. Specifically it sought answers to the following questions; 1. What is the profile of respondents? 2. Social economic status 1.1 Age; 1.2 Gender; 1.3 Civil status; 3. What is their learning materials available at home / learning facilities available at home? 4. What is the nature of relationship between students study habit and their family background? Assumption This study is conducted based on the following assumptions: 1.) That the students will set aside their study; 2.) That the students will be aware to their study habits; Importance of the Study Students. They need to work for their...
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...CITY UNIVERSITY OF PASAY College of Education THE STUDY HABITS OF SELECTED FIRST YEAR STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BACHELOR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION, SECTION TWO (BSE1-2), IN MATHEMATICS A Research Presented to Dr. Bernardo G. Rivas of the College of Education’ City University of Pasay in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course Action Research Major in Mathematics by Geraldine Halog Carisma 2013 CITY UNIVERSITY OF PASAY College of Education CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION “But the anointing that you are received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is no lie – just as it has taught you, abide him” (1 John 2:27). Even the Almighty God has His own study habit in His time, like us, as a student, He also exert effort to study what type of generosity should He share to all of His servant and telling them to share also what did He did to all who believes in Him. Almost all of the students were saying that Mathematics is like a Herculean subject, but they don’t know that, they just need to exert a lot of effort, time and more practice in performing the problems in the above mentioned subject. We should also have more patience in solving problems. But, this subject challenges me since the day I loved this subject, because every time we met, it has a new idea that I adsorb for to understand it...
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...CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM INTRODUCTION Study Habit is a behavior in studying which is done by frequent repletion. It can develop one’s skills in studying which is very important among young individuals, especially on students in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefits. It is also in which the student will make the same repetition so it will be easy to them for their studies. As they say, childhood years is the best time to start training an individual to study so that as he grows older, he will be able to do it habitually which is essential for his academic performance. Academic Performance indicates a student’s performance in different subject areas; on how active a student attends and participates in every school work and activities (such as examinations, quizzes, oral recitation, extracurricular activities, etc. ); how well he or she can meet the standards set out by the institution itself. Furthermore, it is the ability to study and remember facts; being able to study effectively and see how yourself in relation to facts; and being able to communicate your knowledge verbally or down on pape. The academic performance of a student is partly based on his or her study habits. According to the study of University of California (2007) when a student has an effective and good study habits, he or she can excel academically. http://www.scribd.com/doc/11822201/university-of-california/dialogue (retrived: Jan 22, 2014) The extent of student’s...
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...“Effective study skills are the soul foundation of a sound education” The title of this essay could suggest that by applying the correct methods, habits and practices to the learning experience (study skills) and by developing these through practice and reflection that this in itself provides the exclusive means of progress in learning. Wikipedia (2013) suggests “Any skill which boosts a person’s ability to study and pass exams can be termed a study skill.” We may define a skill as the ability to perform a learned activity and then develop this through practice and reflection. However, the temptation may be too narrowly define the acquisition of a particular skill say, being able to achieve a good mark in an essay, as an end in itself. Consequently, it may be better to perceive study skills as part of a wider process of learning which contains other aspects for consideration so the student may be able to achieve a greater perspective and understanding. Burns et al (2000) suggests that the student needs to combine and integrate different elements in order to learn. This may for instance involve developing a positive attitude for self-motivation which has been built upon a reflective sense of self-awareness which measures personal potential, both strengths and weaknesses, or a self-belief which encourages the desire to succeed. Potter (2011) suggests that a grasp of key study skills gives a student greater confidence, insight and efficiency which would also be another added...
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...Step approach Value Engineering is a step by step approach aimed at achieving desired function. The whole Value Engineering workshop involves following basic steps to be followed: * Project Selection Phase * Information Phase * Function Analysis Phase * Creative Phase * Evaluation Phase * Recommendation Phase * Implementation Phase * Feedback to Management 3. Emphasis on creativity In the creativity phase, participants suggest alternatives for evaluation, development and refinement before adoption and implementation. The advantage of emphasis on creativity is that new development in technology and alternative material is considered for further analysis and evaluation. 4. Multidisciplinary team work Value engineering workshop involves a multidisciplinary team to...
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...Requirements in English 102 “The study habits and its effects on Academic performance of freshmen students at Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod.” Submitted by: Gemma Acaling Reynaldo Tababa Jr. BSMT-1B Submitted to: Sr. Randolf Asistido ENGLISH 102-teacher 1 Chapter 1 Introduction As the year level of students in school becomes higher, their study habits differ from time to time. The kind of study habits they have shows the differences or improvements in how they become skilled and earnest about learning new things. Studying does not only include the preparation of students to excel in class but also the reinforcements of the lessons already taught. It is merely reviewing and committing to mind new information. Furthermore, study habits can be derived as buying out a dedicated scheduled and un-interrupted time to apply one’s self to the task of learning. Without it, one does not grow and become self-limiting in life. Truly, it plays a very important role on their academic performances. The effects of study habits on student’s academic performances rely on how they practiced their own study habits. It is actually not difficult to acquire excellent and powerful studying habits and techniques. Many of these are actually common sense and the key is the application of strong study tools and not actually in the tools...
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...“RALATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDY HABIT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THIRD YEAR ENGLISH STUDENTS IN LINAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR 2010 - 2011”: AN ENHANCEMENT PLAN A Thesis Proposal Presented to: The Faculty of Graduate School of University of Southern Philippines Foundation Cebu City In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Management by Erna Sanchez October , 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I I. PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Rationale of the study. . . . . . . . . Theoretical Background. . . . . . . . . Theoretical Framework. . . . . . . . . . . Conceptual Background. . . . . . . . . Conceptual Framework. . . . . . . . . . . THE PROBLEM Statement of the Problem Statement of Hypothesis Significance of the Study RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. . ....
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...Strategies of Third year Social Work student and their Academic status _______________ A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences and Teachers Education University of Cagayan Valley Tuguegarao City _____________ In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of Bachelor of Science in Social Work _______________ By Angelique O. Conde Ma. Glenda B. Buquel APPROVAL SHEET This research entitled: “Learning Strategy of Third Year Social Work and their Academic status” for the S.Y. 2013-2014, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Social Work prepared and submitted by Angelique O. Conde and Ma. Glenda B. Buquel has been examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for oral examination. Mrs. Bella Patricia G. Osalvo Adviser Approved by the committee on oral examination with a grade of ________. Chairman Member Member Accepted as partial fulfillment for the degree, Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Approved by: Mrs. Teresita Caranguin Dean, SASTE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT There are always great people with great minds who in one way or the other, contribute to the completion of this simple research. As a simple way of recognizing their unending efforts, the researchers would like to express their sincerest thanks, appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to those people who are eternally indebted in the condition of this research work; Mrs. Teresita Caranguin...
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...founds to be true in that study habits survey was that more than 30 years ago still rings true today-students fail because they do not know how to study. The best advice he can give is to develop sound study skills. He said that a student should make sure that he/she has a good study environment, a good desk, a sturdy chair, good light, comfortable room temperature and a quiet atmosphere. That means he/she should eliminate all external and internal distractions. Second, get a good overview of the assignment before starting the work. Know what skills, facts and ideas that are expected to master and the ground that are expected to cover. Start with most difficult subjects first, while the mind is freshest and most receptive. In his experimental study on the effect of learning, Winter stated that the first and probably the most important thing needed was to acquire the habits of studying effectively. Effective methods of study consisted basically of those fundamental principles which under laid efficiency. Doing one’s work regularly, staying at it until it was done and not getting behind in it should be the general guides for successful study as well as in any field of endeavor. It was assumed that the pupils had ability enough to cope successfully with the academic tasks. The success of the responses to the task depended in great measure to their efforts. As postulated by Credé and Kuncel (2008) in their research at the University of Albany said that Study habit, skill, and attitude...
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...Approval Sheet This thesis proposal entitled“A CORRELATION ON STUDY HABITS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GR.9 INHS STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECTION” presented by TREXY FAITH FERNANDEZ, ANN MARGARETTJUAREZ,and ALLYSSA MAE MOSPA, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation are hereby accepted: Ms. Michelle P. Bales John Martin P. Capicio Member, AdvisoryCommittee Member, AdvisoryCommittee Date Signed Date Signed Ma. Faith M. Gallardo Chair, Advisory Committee Date Signed Accepted as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation in the Regular Class – Iloilo National High School. EDWIN F. MOSURA Head Research Department Date Signed NORDY D. SIASON Jr. Ed.D, C.E.S.E. Principal IV Date Signed Acknowledgement The researchers would like to express their heartfelt gratitude appreciation to those who in one way or the other contributed to the possibility and fulfillment of the study; First and foremost, to the Almighty God, who bestowed His ample blessings and graces, and who continues to direct and assist us from the very beginning until the completion of the study. To the researcher’s parents, for giving them inspiration and all their needed support, whether financially, emotionally, and morally. To Dr. Evelyn Sorolla and Mrs. Iva Claire Latonero research teachers, for the professional guidance, excellent ideas and matchless...
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...& STUDIES The review of related literature for this study focuses on the factors affecting the study habits of high school students. The review focuses on identifying different factors that affect or cause changes in a student’s study habits. The chapter begins with a definition of study habits, followed by the significance, factors that affect study habits – student’s attitude, teachers, parents, etc. – and ways on how to improve one’s study habit. The research outcomes germane to study habits and a matching relation to grades, participation in class, and academic. DEFINITION OF STUDY HABITS According to Romeo M. Losare Jr. (2009) study habits simply mean how a pupil manages his/ her time in such a way that he/she can review and study regularly. He also said that Study habits are the ways that you study - the habits that you have formed during your school years. Study habits can be good ones, or bad ones. Good study habits include being organized, keeping good notes, reading your textbook, listening in class, and working every day. Bad study habits include skipping class, not doing your work, watching TV or playing video games instead of studying, and losing your work. Zenaida Honggang (2009) stated that study habits are flexible. It is anytime, anywhere learning. It is also anchored on by teaching on life skills beyond obtaining information. Richard J. Field (2006) agrees with the book Council for Exceptional Children (2005) which stated that study habits involve...
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