ERIC Number: EJ1058064
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Mar
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Nature of Mathematics Classroom Environments in Catholic High Schools
Hall, Judith J.; Sink, Christopher A.
Journal of Catholic Education, v18 n2 Article 5 Mar 2015
In an attempt to reveal the various types of learning environments present in 30 mathematics classrooms in five Catholic high schools, this replication study examined student (N = 602) perceptions of their classrooms using the Classroom Environment Scale. Student attitudes toward mathematics were assessed by the Estes Attitude Scale. Extending previous research conducted in public high schools, this study delineated two basic types of learning environments (teacher-centered and student-centered) in Catholic high schools. In contrast with students in public schools, students in these parochial schools reported positive attitudes toward mathematics regardless of the type of learning environment. Discussion of the findings and implications for practice, including the utility of the CES, are summarized.
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, High School Students, Mathematics Instruction, Student Attitudes, Attitude Measures, Positive Attitudes, Student Centered Curriculum, Educational Environment, Learning Motivation, Scores, Multivariate Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Loyola Marymount University. School of Education 1 LMU Drive, University Hall Suite 1760, Los Angles, CA 90045. e-mail: catholicedjournal@lmu.edu; Web site: http://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ce
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Washington
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Estes Attitude Scale; Classroom Environment Scale
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