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  • The Effects of STEM Integration and Implementation on Students’ High Stakes Math and Science Scores in a High Poverty Urban Location in New Jersey

    Description:
    With the recent implementation of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in New Jersey for students in grades 6–12 in 2016, consideration of proper implementation and assessment of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math curricula are of utmost importance (NJDOE, 2016). This study's objective was to determine the effects of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math integrated program initiative on high stakes assessment scores. This quantitative research provided statistical analyses of New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) scores of grades 3–8 students (n = 328) who participated in the STEM program initiative and their control counterparts (n = 571). The study explored the Constructivist Learning Theory's role in STEM delivery and implementation while considering other variables that affected student test scores, such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status. The study employed a quantitative factorial design to address the interactions and relationships among gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status and NJSLA Math and Science scores for student who participated in the STEM program initiative. Results showed the effectiveness of the STEM program initiative for raising NJSLA Math and NJSLA Science scores. States that have adopted the new K–12 Science Framework and NGSS may consider implementing the constructivist learning approach for STEM.
    Keyword:
    Educational Tests & Measurements , Secondary Education, Science Education, Educational Leadership , STEM , High Poverty , Urban Location, New Jersey, Scores, constructivism, inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, STEM implementation, STEM initiatives, ESSA, gender disparity, socioeconomic status, STEM Integration, and NGSS
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Sanvictores, Mary Grace
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/04/2022
    Date Modified:
    03/04/2024
    Date Created:
    Dec-2020
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • On the Establishment of a Pedagogical Protocol for STEM Education

    Description:
    A full description of how a STEM protocol model can be an effective and comprehensive implementation of a complete initiative program. A discussion of the factors affecting student comprehension, progress, and cognitive development is made. A historical discussion of STEM policy and programs is included, as is an assessment program in the context of student learning outcomes. A complete STEM protocol design is presented, and an inferential statistical study is made regarding student progress, factors influencing learning, performance, cognitive development, applications-oriented skills, and long-term acquisition of knowledge and performance. A survey was done on an incoming introductory physics course that measured Pre-test and post skills. Inferential statistics were performed, and an analysis of the data was done to measure cognitive and deductive and analytical skills. An ANOVA statistical study was done on Pre-tests and concomitant post-tests, and a comparison of the results was conducted to determine the need for gradual development and influential factors that determine positive results. A t-test was also done to determine the actual differences in the means between pre- and post-tests. In addition, a qualitative survey was conducted to measure the influences and factors determining STEM learning. Then the data sources were compared against each other for themes that were supported across all the data. A critical analysis is made of the STEM methodological protocols along with inferential variables of influence enumerated. It was found that an actively engaged student population can have a direct and positive influence on developing STEM cognitive skills.
    Keyword:
    Pedagogy , Higher education , Educational evaluation, Physics, Pedagogical Protocol, STEM , and ANOVA
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Cordero, Julius John.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    12/22/2021
    Date Modified:
    04/04/2024
    Date Created:
    2021
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation