The debate between cooperative group learning and individual instruction has long been a focal point in educational discourse. This research study explored these two instructional methodologies' comparative efficacy and benefits in fostering learning outcomes and skill development. This research study was conducted using fifth-grade classes from…

This study aimed to identify the perceptions of differentiated mathematics instruction among educators in an inner-city tutoring program. The researcher conducted this study in a private tutoring program that works with a Title 1, struggling school in a large metropolitan city. Qualitative research methods were applied to identify perceptions…

U.S. middle school teachers have struggled to meet the instructional needs of students in the area of mathematics. Teachers' approaches to assessment and instructional strategies remain understudied; such knowledge could help educational leaders to devise strategies to boost student achievement. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine…

The focus of this research study was to explore math interventions for students with emotional behavioral disorders in secondary settings. The problem that was addressed in this qualitative, descriptive study was that students with emotional behavioral disorders are not receiving effective math interventions in secondary math classrooms, therefore…

This ex post facto correlational study assessed the effectiveness of an ILS, i-Ready Instruction, on student growth in the elementary school setting. The existing limited independent research has not supported the claims that the creators of i-Ready Instruction have made regarding increasing student achievement or growth. Based on the results from…

Mathematics teachers at the local middle school located in a southeastern suburban community were struggling to implement differentiated instruction (DI) strategies in mathematics lessons as presented in professional development (PD) sessions and as directed by school administrators. The purpose of this study was to explore middle school…

This dissertation explores the strategies of personalized learning through AI and its effectiveness, with a focus on third-grade mathematics education. The primary objective is to investigate how AI tools can tailor learning experiences to individual needs, particularly for students who struggle academically, and thereby help reduce educational…

The purpose of this mixed methods, qualitative and quantitative study was to explore how math and science teachers perceived and supported the learning of students with high abilities in inclusive, urban, general education classrooms. Drawing on the literature on self-regulated learning (SRL), the study explored: (1) teachers' perceptions of…

Teachers must meet a variety of students' mathematics learning needs but are often not trained to do so. Little is known about how teachers perceive their efficacy to meet diverse math learning needs. The purpose of this qualitative collective case study was to explore teacher attitudes and perceptions of professional development (PD) and…

This qualitative descriptive case study investigated the internal and external factors that support or limit teachers' decisions to adopt differentiated instructional approaches in the mathematics classrooms of a Southeastern United States Catholic elementary and middle school. School leaders and teachers face diverse student populations and…

Mathematics concepts in early childhood education are often predictors later outcomes for student success, because mathematics is a foundational area of academics. The purpose of the research is to engage educators in conversations regarding experiential learning opportunities in early mathematics through curriculum planning and instructional…

Math anxiety levels directly and negatively impact student performance in the math classroom. Educators must work to implement instructional strategies that effectively reduce math anxiety and improve student math performance. This study evaluated mastery learning interventions as an effective tool for reducing math anxiety among middle school…

This qualitative single-case study explored how eight upper elementary and middle school math teachers from an independent school in Hawai'i conceptualized equitable math practices and implemented these practices into their classrooms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The research revealed teachers' concepts of equity included individualization,…

This exploratory transcendental phenomenological study delved into the perceptions of selected South Texas public elementary school parents and students as they transitioned from traditional math practices to a personalized pedagogy which incorporated the constructivist model of instruction--blended learning. This study focused on fourth and fifth…

The purpose of this action research study was to evaluate the implementation of an adaptive web-based learning environment to personalize geometry instruction and practice for high school students at a private school in North Carolina. This study was guided by the following three research questions: How and to what extent does implementing…