Friday, April 19, 2013: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
601 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Robert GM Hausmann
Co-Speaker:
Steve Ritter
Many students find the transition to middle school math demotivating because the abstract concepts are disconnected from their daily experience. Explore how recent research on academic motivation relates specifically to math achievement and how these results can guide the design of interventions to help maintain high levels of motivation.
Presentation Format: Research Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8