Date of Award
Spring 5-13-2022
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Kristen Carlson
Keywords
science, vocabulary, strategies
Abstract
This action research investigated the relationship between studying scientific vocabulary and overall success in a given science content area. A mini-unit covering common words and word parts in scientific vocabulary was conducted. Students were then provided with a variety of vocabulary strategies in subsequent units, including an emphasis on reading, language, writing, and visual approaches. The impact on student learning and retention of the material was measured quantitatively using assessments and qualitatively through a student survey. The participants involved were eleventh- and twelfth-grade anatomy students in a rural K-12 school setting.
Recommended Citation
King, Emmelyn, "The Effect of Increased and Varied Vocabulary Instruction on Science Content Acquisition" (2022). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 675.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/675