Date of Award
12-2022
Document Type
Action Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
First Advisor
Lisa Walker
Second Advisor
Sarah Hassebroek
Department/School
Montessori Elementary Education, Mathematics
Abstract
This action research aimed to highlight the benefits of integrating the Montessori Math Curriculum with State Standards in an upper elementary classroom. The performance of the action research took place over six weeks at a public Montessori school. There were seventeen upper elementary participants. Documentation used in this action research was a tally sheet for observable use of Montessori math material, school weekly lesson plans, teacher observation and reflection notes, and student and parent Pre and Post Math Interest Surveys. All lessons were given daily during the morning hours according to the school master's schedule. Some positive effects of this action research include changes in student feelings towards math and increased autonomy. For clarity in other areas, extend the action research period beyond six weeks to allow more students to practice with Montessori lessons meeting various standards.
Recommended Citation
Green, Brenda. (2022). Integrating Montessori Curriculum with State Standards in a Public Montessori School. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/maed/496