Date Approved

7-29-2024

Graduate Degree Type

Project

Degree Name

Education-Instruction and Curriculum: Secondary Education (M.Ed.)

Degree Program

College of Education

First Advisor

Sherie Klee

Academic Year

2023/2024

Abstract

Research has shown that students are struggling to grasp mathematical concepts and skills, which carries over to other subjects, such as science. As the need for an improved STEM education approach continues to grow, the use of integration to guide curriculum development has proven to be effective. This project dives into the available research surrounding the overlap of subjects taught in a secondary setting, focusing on the techniques proven to improve student academic success. This project addresses the need to draw clear connections between mathematics and physics courses, with the goal of improving student scores in both areas. The result of this project is a physics unit that combines instructional methods typically used in a mathematics course while teaching the physics concept of one-dimensional kinematics. By focusing on methods and techniques backed by research, an integrated math/physics unit was created, including the materials needed for implementation. Through this integrated approach, students can be more successful in multiple subjects, seeing the connection of school and community.

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