ERIC Number: EJ681910
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan
Pages: 13
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
Math Clubs and Their Potentials: Making Mathematics Fun and Exciting. A Case Study of a Math Club
Papanastasiou, Elena C.; Bottiger, Laurie
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v35 n2 p159-171 Jan 2004
The purpose of this study is to describe the results obtained from a survey whose goal was to examine the combination of variables that have contributed to the success of a middle school math club. This is a case of a middle school in which the students are extremely successful in mathematics, and where the majority of the students voluntarily attend its math club. The results of the study show that the students have positive attitudes about mathematics and the club, and that some of the reasons that influenced them to attend the club were those of being with friends and eating donuts at the club. The results were similar for students of both genders and all grades. In addition, since positive attitudes are associated with higher levels of math achievement, such clubs have the potential to encourage students to enrol in additional mathematics classes while in high school, as well as pursuing mathematics related careers.
Descriptors: Clubs, Middle Schools, Mathematics, Surveys, Student Attitudes, Mathematics Achievement, Case Studies, Enrollment, High Schools, Middle School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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