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Thank you to the support of:
  • Touro University California
  • The Graduate School of Education
  • My family and friends who sent videos
  • Teaching credential colleague: Jennifer Hard
  • Innovative Learning Masters Program Director: Dr. Pamela Redmond
  • Professors: Jennifer Ellison, Dr. Sarah O'Connor, Marie Zorn, and Lisa Gottfried
  • Cohort 23: Jeffrey Bouschet, Amelia Brown, Amanda Guerrero, Michelle Hays, and Hayley Purugganan
  • The administration, math instructional coach, induction mentor, 8th grade team, students, and parents at my school site
By addressing gaps and limitations in this action research study, future research can build on the initial findings of this study and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how to enhance students' participation and attitudes toward mathematics through real-world connections and personalized learning experiences. For the next round of research, it is recommended to:
  • Expand the Sample Size and Diversity: Include multiple schools with diverse student populations across educational settings to improve the generalizability of the findings.
  • Control for External Factors: Address variables such as abilities, classroom environment, seating arrangements, and personal issues that could affect student participation and attitude.
  • Address Growth Mindset: Investigate the role of growth mindset interventions and integrate strategies to foster it in students to address students’ beliefs about their math abilities, as this was a potential underlying issue affecting their participation and attitudes towards math.
  • Incorporate Qualitative Data: Use interviews or incorporate survey questions to gain deeper insights into students' experiences and the reasons behind their reported survey responses.
  • Extend the Study Duration: Conduct longitudinal studies to assess the long-term impacts of personalized math problems and research journaling on student attitudes and participation.
  • Measure performance: Focus on assessing the impact of personalized real-world math applications, student understanding of these applications, and the use of math research journals on student performance.
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