Research Papers from 2015
Increasing Special Education Students’ Literacy Through the Use of Specific Assistive Technology, Elizabeth A. Davidson and Liana M. Lingofelt
Effective and Efficient Parent-Teacher Communication, Germaine M. DiJohn
The Effects of Physical Activity on Reading and Mathematics Achievement in an Elementary Classroom, Chelsey Earney, Emily A. Berg, and Jill M. Wallert
The Efficacy of Classroom Management Software on Parent-Teacher Communication, Michelle L. Ellis
The Effects of Choice on Reading Comprehension in 2nd-3rd Grade, Julie P. Fraumeni-McBride
The Impact of Student Editing and Error-based Instruction on Writing in a Fourth-Grade Classroom, Erin T. Hinton
Promoting Parent Involvement, Erin A. Hlavaty
The Impact of a Flipped Classroom on Student Achievement in Mathematics, Science and Physical Education Classrooms, Paul Jundt, Kelly A. Moormann, Andrew M. Voorhees, and StaceyAnn Ziemann
Character Education Using Literature and Discussions, Molly A. Leifeld
Working It Out Together: Teaching the Steps of Conflict Resolution to Preschoolers, Krista M. Macsata
The Impact of Creating Visual Arts on Reading Comprehension in Third Grade Students, Erica M. Mathieson
Montessori Mathematics Curriculum and Lower Elementary Students Understanding of Length Measurement, Katherine L. McIntosh
The Effects of a Peace Curriculum on Reducing and Resolving Conflicts among Children Ages 3-6 Years, Maria T. Morningstar
Universal Response Methods, Kristen J. Nordstrom and Robert L. Mathis
Accounting for Student Engagement Through Pre-Service Teacher Assessment, Kelsey C. Odell
Student Perceptions and Experiences in Hybrid Courses, Diane Perry
Success of English Language Learners: Barriers and Strategies, Brita Bostad R, Stephanie A. Cwikla, and Jacob L. Kienzle
Use of High-Level Questioning to Increase Student Achievement in Reading, Amber A. Remark and Emily M. Ewing
Absenteeism, Building Relationships, and Standards-Based Grading, Patricia M. Romaine and Heather M. Sinkler
Communicating Effectively with Parents in the Montessori Environment, Lindsey A. Seril
Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom, Heather L. Somerton-Burkhardt
Increasing Boys Engagement in Literature through Supplementary Texts, Jessica Spindler
The Space Between the Notes: The Effects of Background Music on Student Focus, Duna L. Strachan
The Effects of Integrating Mathematics into the Physical Education Setting, Steven D. Thompson and Jacqueline L. Robertson
The Effects of Technology on Engagement and Retention Among Upper Elementary Montessori Students., Justin E. Tosco
Instilling Reverence for Montessori Materials Through Rituals of Grace and Courtesy, Stephanie M. Van Fleet
Public School Administrators and Montessori Education, Katy Wright
Research Papers from 2014
The Effects of Using a Systematic Approach During Mathematical Instruction, Heather Arroyo
Standards-Based Grading That Results in Grades Accurately Reflecting Students’ Knowledge, Danielle Asplund
The SIOP Model as it Pertains to ELLs in a Mainstream 2nd Grade Classroom, Sydney Azure
An Authentic Mathematics Problem Competition and Its Effect on the Performance of Advanced Sixth Grade Learners, Eric Bergerson
Help Me Help Myself: The Role of Helper Flags as Tools for Self-Regulation, Lara G. Bergman
Montessori in the Home and Connections to Parent Education, Barbara Bisceglia
Decreasing Off-Task Behaviors in an Elementary Classroom, Celia Bradley
How Does Parent Nutrition Education Change What Children Bring for Lunch?, Theresa A. Brandl
The Effect of iReady Mathematics Intervention on Student Achievement for Students in Kindergarten & First Grade, Sarah Brilz, Whitney Fridley, Kristen Just, and Kim Stein
Finding the Balance with Student Assessments, Zachary A. Calcutt and Crystal L. Helms
Paternal Involvement in Children’s Education Collaborative Investigation to Increase Father Interest, Nina A. Costello
Bridging the Developmental Gap in the Montessori Toddler Classroom, Tama D'Angelo
The Benefits of Collaborative Learning in the Elementary Classroom, Crystal Daugherty
Authentic Montessori Math Assessment and Common Core, Melanie Driskill
Using Different Strategies to Aid in the Acquisition of Sight Words for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Amy Ersland
The Effects of Developing a Positive Class Culture on Student Participation in a Kindergarten Classroom, Ashley Garaas
The Impact of Weekly Math Tests and Strategy Instruction on Math Fluency, Anna Garnaas-Halvorson
Applying Developmentally Appropriate Engineering Challenges in a First Grade Classroom, Kathleen R. Glick
Increasing the Amount of Time EBD Identified Students Spend in the Classroom, Jennifer Gruber
The Effects of Feedback on Student Learning in a Kindergarten Classroom, Diane Gunlock
You’ve Got Mail: Using Personalized Authentic Reading Experiences to Increase First Graders’ Oral Reading Fluency, Krysten E. Halek
Increasing Subtraction Automaticity using the Think Addition Strategy and Taped Problems, Kellly Jean Hanlon and Brooke Meissel
The Effects of a Book Club on Montessori and Parent Education, Stevie A. Harrison
Supporting Kindergarten Classroom Teachers: Improving Literacy with Young English Learners, Rachel Higgins
Vocabulary Learning and Pre-school English Language Learners An Action Research Report, Meghan Anne Hinds
What effect will talk partners have in a primary writer’s workshop?, Erin Jacobson
Use of Yoga to Alleviate Stress in Toddler Group Care Programs, Caitlin J. Jalalat
Using Digital Devices to Improve Student Collaboration, Thea Janitschke
Differentiated Math Interventions for Third Grade Students Using Push-In and Pull-Out Models, Anne Jarzyna-Ingles, Tara Schletz, and Melissa Young
The Impact of Regular Number Talks on Mental Math Computation Abilities, Anthea Johnson and Amanda Partlo
The Effects of Information and Communication Technology on Student Achievement, Thomas Johnson
Cultivating a Collaborative Community of Mathematicians: Integrating Guided Mathematics into Daily Instruction An Action Research Report Catherine M. Kolb and Drew A. Rohl St. Catherine, Catherine Kolb and Drew Rohl
The Effects of The Math Daily 3 Structure on Student Achievement and Growth in an Elementary School Setting, Lauren Ktytor and Kate Waechter
The Effects of Relationship-Driven Classroom Management, Lisa M. Laasch
High Student Achievement Through Classroom Management, Angela Lacher and Mary Zich
The Benefits of Parent-School Partnerships: A Cooperative Approach to Increase Student Learning & Achievement, Karen Lambiase
Improving Reading Skills in Social Studies, Bradley Leingang
The Effect of Teacher Interactions on Classroom Management in a Montessori Environment, Nimali Matos
The Effects of Word Study in Place of Traditional Spelling, Amy McCarthy
Montessori- What Is It All About?, Pauline Meert
The Impact of a Flipped Lesson on Secondary Language Arts Students’ Ability to Write a Cohesive Research Essay, Nafeesah Muhammad
Closing the Gap in Fluency to Promote Comprehension, Amie Nelson
A Positive Approach to Reducing Negative Student Behavior, Brittany Oslund
Writer’s Workshop and Technology, Stephanie Pullman
Motivating Students to Become Engaged Lifelong Readers, Brittany Rogers and Katie Wolf
Homebase Curriculum and its Importance in Middle Schools, Kevin Schmitcke
Blogging to Enhance the Classroom Experience, Christine Schmitt
The Impact of Reader’s Workshop on Reading Engagement, Erin Streefland and LeeAnn Eischens
Examining the Effectiveness of Technology Workshops on Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes and Confidence, Alouisa Thames
The Effects of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a Middle School AVID Class, Julie Thoms
The Effects of Creating Self-Assessed Work Portfolios on Student Learning Engagement in an Upper Elementary Montessori Classroom, Suzanne Clement Thorne
The Impact of Parent Involvement on Preschool English Language Learners' Ability to Learn the English Language, Ann Marie T. Torres and Tu Cam Tran
Children and Food Acceptance, Matti Tuuri
The Effects of a Daily Homebase Program in Middle School, Bridget Waldorf
The Effects of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol on Student Content Knowledge and Teacher Performance in the Art Classroom, Jennifer Welle
The Effects of Preschool Attendance on Kindergarten Success, Amy Jean Zwiefel
Research Papers from 2013
Using Common Formative Assessments to Guide Fluency Instruction, Kelly Adrian, Abbigail Volek, and Christa Ranweiler
Impact of a Transition-to-School Program on Parent Involvement and Teacher Satisfaction., Mary Akatu-Speakman
The Effects of Self-Determination Theory on Montessori Kindergarten Student’s Math Knowledge and Attitudes, Matthew P. Anderson
The Effects of Technology Integration on Student Engagement, Justin Banitt, Sharon Theis, and Lucas Van Leeuwe
Implementing a Successful Collaborative Learning Environment, Andrea P. Beasley
The Effects of Reading Strategies in Comprehension for Elementary Age Learners, Jennifer Blickenstaff, Ellie Hallquist, and Kandi Kopel
The Effects of Supplementary Reading Activities for Spanish Heritage Learners, Gayle Brownlow
The Relationship Between Grit and Montessori: An Educational System, Asma Nayef Dahbour
Using the Guided Math Framework to Provide Differentiated Instruction, Sarah C. Donovan
Monkey See Monkey Do: Modeling Positive Behavior in the Classroom, Stephanie Espe
The Effects of Using Math Talks to Improve Instruction in a Kindergarten Classroom, Julie Frank
Improving Assessment Scores Through Daily 5 Math, Brandy Geloff
The Effects of Visual Arts on Reading Comprehension of 3rd Grade Learners, Kelsey Gravalin and Kimberly Maki
Increasing Homework Quality and Completion Through Improved Student Engagement, Amber Gullickson, Amanda Primus, and Eric Primus
Closing the Reading Fluency Gap in Six Minutes, Amy Hanzal
Montessori Middle Schoolers Mastering Mathematical Concepts through Real-World Connections, Gwendolyn M. Harris