How Can Structured Mathematics Offer Choice in Order to Promote Intrinsic Motivation in Elementary Students?

Term

Fall 2019

Capstone

Capstone Project

Degree Name

MAT

Facilitator(s)

Laura Halldin

Content Expert

Emily Fang Yen

Abstract

The research question addressed in this study was How can structured mathematics offer choice in order to promote intrinsic motivation in lower elementary students? After researching the literature review, this project has shown that adding differentiation, setting goals and number choice to the lesson helps the student engage and creates an inner motivation to participate in the math lesson. The research focuses on North Carolina Math Standards, Number Choice, Differentiation and Student Engagement. This project was designed based on Backwards Design by Wiggins and McTighe. The curriculum was a two-week unit intended to teach first-grade students in the North Carolina Math Standards of Operations & Algebraic Thinking. The goal of the project is to provide teachers with an easy-to-use lesson plan that will help them promote inner motivation for students to take part in math lessons.

Keywords

structured mathematics, elementary students, intrinsic motivation, choice

Type

text

Publisher

Hamline University

Format

application/pdf

Source

School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations at Hamline University

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