Research Papers from 2016
The Relationship Between Parental Involvement and Increasing First Grade Fluency Scores, McKenzie Larson and Kelly Ogren
Beneficial Effects of Practical Life Activities and Normalization, Leah Linebarger
Grammar & Writing: Pedagogy Behind Student Achievement, Cheryl M. Louis
Using Reader’s Theater During Small Group Reading Instruction to Increase Prosody Within a Second Grade Classroom of Title I, Tier II Students, Amanda Mahlum and Stacey Knudson
Student Involvement in Gardens and Healthier Food Choices, Brittany Masters
Purposeful Movement in an Early Childhood Classroom, Dana H. McCabe
The Effects of Sign Language on Second Language Acquisition, Itzel Mejia-Menendez
Using Technology to Aid in the Differentiation of Mathematics in a Sixth Grade Classroom, Abigail Morales
The Effects of Daily Art Activities on Attention in Elementary Students An Action Research Report By Marjan, Marjan Oghabi
The Effects of Meditative Activities for Primary-Aged Children, Vanessa I. Padua-Evans
A Blended Learning Approach to Increasing Student Achievement in a Sixth Grade Mathematics Classroom Using Flipped Classroom with Tiered Activities, Krystal Peterson
Digital Video as a Summative Assessment Tool, Meghann Peterson
Mindfulness Activities in Teacher Spiritual Preparation, Suzette Quiros
Parent Involvement in Kindergarten, Martine A. Reinhardt
Communication and Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood, Alyssa K. Ringgenberg
Teaching Academic Vocabulary in Mathematics to English Language Learners, Emily M. Sasse
The Effects of Mindfulness Practices and Activities on Student Attention and Work Engagement in a Multi-age 4th to 6th grade Montessori Classroom, Jamie L. Schaub
Schoology: The Adoption of a Learning Management System, Derek Schlager
The Effects of Frequent Formative Assessment and Feedback on Summative Assessment, Matthew Schugel
The Effects that Consistent Routines have on Transitions, Sarah L. Seiberlich
The Effects of Movement Interventions on Focus and Concentration in Toddler Montessori Classrooms, Munir Shivji
Relevant Professional Development: Reflective of Adult Learning Styles, Polli E. Soholt
Growth Mindset and the Makerspace Educational Environment, Lucas Steier and Alexandra W. Young
Pants, Jacket, Hat, Boots & Mittens, Boots & Mittens: Toddlers’ acquisition of dressing skills and independence, Kimberly F. Stevenson
Roleplaying to Develop Self Regulation, Baylen N. Wagner
Effective Teacher Communication as a Bridge Between School and Home, Kimberly J. Walton
T he Effects of Loose Parts and Nature-Based Play on Creativity in the Montessori Early Childhood (3-6 year old) Classroom, Leah C. Yavuz
Effects of Directed Movement on Focus, Catherine A. Zoeckler
Research Papers from 2015
The Effects of Interactivity, Scaffolding and Modeling on Children’s Attention and Engagement During Read Aloud Time, Sara Agnello and Mary Yengle
A Toddler Mentor Program with Elementary Students to Improve the Development of Empathy, Michelle Aldrich
Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children, Lucy Amundson
The Effects of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in the Elementary Classroom, Stephanie W. Beard, Katherine L. Moe, and Julie L. Wieczorek
The Effects of Gender Grouping on Female Students’ Participation in Physical Education, Anthony Bender and Jill S. Litfin
The Effects of Differentiated Mathematics Rotations on Basic Facts, Samantha Bold and Alison Kaubisch
Improving Letter Name Knowledge in Primary Montessori, Melissa Sue Brodin
Beyond Good Manners: Gratitude and Student Engagement in Lower Elementary, Vanessa Callaghan
Cursive Handwriting with Kindergartners, Amy J. Carlson
Aligning State Developmental Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials, Erin H. Conway and Amanda E. Fink
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