Math in the Middle Institute Partnership
Date of this Version
7-2008
Abstract
In this action research study of my fifth grade mathematics classroom, I investigated how homework presentations combined with written explanations of math homework influenced students’ understanding of math concepts and perceptions of math homework. I discovered that my students really do not like homework but they do believe that homework has a purpose. I also found that my students’ test scores were slightly higher when they had written about and presented a particular math concept. Finally, as a teacher I learned that my students can interact in a positive way and teach each other math, so I do not always have to be the one teaching for my students to learn. As a result of this research I plan to implement homework presentations and written explanations for the entire school year to see if students’ understanding of math concepts continues to increase.
Comments
Math in the Middle Institute Partnership, Action Research Project Report, In partial fulfillment of the MAT Degree. Department of Mathematics. University of Nebraska – Lincoln. July 2008.