Author: Lewanda Lynn Morse
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Due to increased rigor in mathematics education and attempts to produce students who achieve higher academic success and can compete internationally, the relationship between participation in music and mathematics achievement is of concern to educators and researchers. A positive relationship between music involvement and academic performance at various grade levels has been indicated by previous studies (Babo, 2004; Cardarelli, 2003; Huag, 2004; Johnson & Memmott, 2006; Schellenberg, 2005). This quasi-experimental, causal-comparative study employed a static-group comparison design to examine whether a statistically significant difference existed between the 2007 Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) mathematics growth residuals of sixth-grade beginner band students and non-beginner band students. The study also examined economically disadvantaged subgroup status within the sixth-grade beginner band and non-band groups to determine if a statistically significant difference existed between the mathematics growth residuals by level of involvement in sixth-grade beginner band, and more specifically, economically disadvantaged subgroup status. An analysis of variance (ANOVA), two-way classification was utilized with an alpha level of .05 to determine whether a significant difference existed between the mean mathematics growth residuals by level of beginner band participation and level of economically disadvantaged subgroup status and level of interaction between these factors. Further, with the data filtered by economically disadvantaged subgroup status, an independent t -test, with an alpha level of .05, was used to analyze the significance of the difference in mean mathematics growth residuals. Based on the ANOVA, significant differences were indicated with higher mean mathematics growth residuals for the sixth-grade beginner band students than for the non-band students. Differences by level of economically disadvantaged subgroup status were not significant, neither was the interaction between beginner band status and economically disadvantaged subgroup status. The independent t -test indicated the higher mean growth residuals for the sixth grade non-economically disadvantaged beginner band students were significant; however, no significant difference was noted between economically disadvantaged beginner band students and non-beginner band students. Suggestions for further study include utilizing mathematics growth residuals from current MCT2 administrations, replication of the study using larger sample sizes, and examining the effects of participation over a greater range of grades.
Involvement in Sixth-grade Beginner Band
Author: Lewanda Lynn Morse
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Due to increased rigor in mathematics education and attempts to produce students who achieve higher academic success and can compete internationally, the relationship between participation in music and mathematics achievement is of concern to educators and researchers. A positive relationship between music involvement and academic performance at various grade levels has been indicated by previous studies (Babo, 2004; Cardarelli, 2003; Huag, 2004; Johnson & Memmott, 2006; Schellenberg, 2005). This quasi-experimental, causal-comparative study employed a static-group comparison design to examine whether a statistically significant difference existed between the 2007 Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) mathematics growth residuals of sixth-grade beginner band students and non-beginner band students. The study also examined economically disadvantaged subgroup status within the sixth-grade beginner band and non-band groups to determine if a statistically significant difference existed between the mathematics growth residuals by level of involvement in sixth-grade beginner band, and more specifically, economically disadvantaged subgroup status. An analysis of variance (ANOVA), two-way classification was utilized with an alpha level of .05 to determine whether a significant difference existed between the mean mathematics growth residuals by level of beginner band participation and level of economically disadvantaged subgroup status and level of interaction between these factors. Further, with the data filtered by economically disadvantaged subgroup status, an independent t -test, with an alpha level of .05, was used to analyze the significance of the difference in mean mathematics growth residuals. Based on the ANOVA, significant differences were indicated with higher mean mathematics growth residuals for the sixth-grade beginner band students than for the non-band students. Differences by level of economically disadvantaged subgroup status were not significant, neither was the interaction between beginner band status and economically disadvantaged subgroup status. The independent t -test indicated the higher mean growth residuals for the sixth grade non-economically disadvantaged beginner band students were significant; however, no significant difference was noted between economically disadvantaged beginner band students and non-beginner band students. Suggestions for further study include utilizing mathematics growth residuals from current MCT2 administrations, replication of the study using larger sample sizes, and examining the effects of participation over a greater range of grades.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Due to increased rigor in mathematics education and attempts to produce students who achieve higher academic success and can compete internationally, the relationship between participation in music and mathematics achievement is of concern to educators and researchers. A positive relationship between music involvement and academic performance at various grade levels has been indicated by previous studies (Babo, 2004; Cardarelli, 2003; Huag, 2004; Johnson & Memmott, 2006; Schellenberg, 2005). This quasi-experimental, causal-comparative study employed a static-group comparison design to examine whether a statistically significant difference existed between the 2007 Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) mathematics growth residuals of sixth-grade beginner band students and non-beginner band students. The study also examined economically disadvantaged subgroup status within the sixth-grade beginner band and non-band groups to determine if a statistically significant difference existed between the mathematics growth residuals by level of involvement in sixth-grade beginner band, and more specifically, economically disadvantaged subgroup status. An analysis of variance (ANOVA), two-way classification was utilized with an alpha level of .05 to determine whether a significant difference existed between the mean mathematics growth residuals by level of beginner band participation and level of economically disadvantaged subgroup status and level of interaction between these factors. Further, with the data filtered by economically disadvantaged subgroup status, an independent t -test, with an alpha level of .05, was used to analyze the significance of the difference in mean mathematics growth residuals. Based on the ANOVA, significant differences were indicated with higher mean mathematics growth residuals for the sixth-grade beginner band students than for the non-band students. Differences by level of economically disadvantaged subgroup status were not significant, neither was the interaction between beginner band status and economically disadvantaged subgroup status. The independent t -test indicated the higher mean growth residuals for the sixth grade non-economically disadvantaged beginner band students were significant; however, no significant difference was noted between economically disadvantaged beginner band students and non-beginner band students. Suggestions for further study include utilizing mathematics growth residuals from current MCT2 administrations, replication of the study using larger sample sizes, and examining the effects of participation over a greater range of grades.
An Experiement in Homogeneous Group Instruction in Sixth Grade Beginning Band Classes
Rehearsing the Middle School Band
Author: Stephen Meyer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1574634860
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
(Meredith Music Resource). 12 of the most prominent elementary, middle school, and junior high school band directors in the United States share innovative ideas on program structure, recruitment, and rehearsal strategies for beginning musicians. Through perseverance and creativity, these consummate leaders have continually refined their craft, providing an exceptional experience for their students and redefining the potential of young musicians.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1574634860
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
(Meredith Music Resource). 12 of the most prominent elementary, middle school, and junior high school band directors in the United States share innovative ideas on program structure, recruitment, and rehearsal strategies for beginning musicians. Through perseverance and creativity, these consummate leaders have continually refined their craft, providing an exceptional experience for their students and redefining the potential of young musicians.
An Exploration of Instrument Selection Choices Amongst Beginner Sixth-grade Band Students in Atlanta, Georgia
Author: John William Conner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
In the Atlanta Public School System, band is seldom offered at the elementary level. As a result, most students experience the band for the first time in 6th grade during middle-school (Schatt, 2017). Students are tasked with selecting an instrument from the brass, woodwind, or percussion families, with their instrument choice having lasting effects on the band program and overall music and educational experiences. Research suggests that a student's instrument choice comes from influential factors from their daily lives. The purpose of this quantitative descriptive study was to identify the influence on musical instrument choices made by sixth grade beginning band students in the Atlanta Public School System and to identify the tendencies and rationale that occurred amongst their choices in order to assist band directors in building stronger foundations of band programs in Atlanta Public School system. A survey comprised of eleven Likert scaled questions and open-ended questions were utilized to collect data regarding gender, ethnicity, whether they were on free and reduced lunch and why they chose that instrument. The findings in the study indicated that the instrument choices 6th-grade band students in Atlanta Public Schools are influenced by several factors from the sound of the instrument to the influence of family members and friends. Additional influences include cost, availability, aesthetic features and affordability.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
In the Atlanta Public School System, band is seldom offered at the elementary level. As a result, most students experience the band for the first time in 6th grade during middle-school (Schatt, 2017). Students are tasked with selecting an instrument from the brass, woodwind, or percussion families, with their instrument choice having lasting effects on the band program and overall music and educational experiences. Research suggests that a student's instrument choice comes from influential factors from their daily lives. The purpose of this quantitative descriptive study was to identify the influence on musical instrument choices made by sixth grade beginning band students in the Atlanta Public School System and to identify the tendencies and rationale that occurred amongst their choices in order to assist band directors in building stronger foundations of band programs in Atlanta Public School system. A survey comprised of eleven Likert scaled questions and open-ended questions were utilized to collect data regarding gender, ethnicity, whether they were on free and reduced lunch and why they chose that instrument. The findings in the study indicated that the instrument choices 6th-grade band students in Atlanta Public Schools are influenced by several factors from the sound of the instrument to the influence of family members and friends. Additional influences include cost, availability, aesthetic features and affordability.
The Effects of Beginning Band Instruction Using a Comprehensive, Multicultural, Interdisciplinary Method on the Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Retention of Sixth-grade Students
Author: Bruce Philip Gleason
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bands (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bands (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Resources in Education
Engaging Musical Practices
Author: Suzanne L. Burton
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1475804342
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music is a long awaited compilation of best practices for instrumental music education. This unique book contains practical and pedagogically oriented chapters written by leaders in the field of instrumental music education. Designed for instrumental music teachers or for use in instrumental methods courses, the book covers a wide range of topics, such as: student readiness for instrumental music beginning an instrumental music program teaching instrumental music at the intermediate and advanced levels working with strings and orchestras motivating students incorporating improvisation into the curriculum selecting repertoire based on curricular goals engaging students in assessment marching band pedagogy and techniques integrating technology considering “traditional” instrumental music practice becoming an instrumental music teacher communicating effectively with stakeholders Contributions by James Ancona and Heidi Sarver, Kimberly Ackney and Colleen Conway, Christopher Azzara, William Bauer and Rick Dammers, Brian Bersh, Suzanne Burton & Rick Townsend, Patricia Campbell and Lee Higgins, Robert Gardner, Richard Grunow, Mike Hewitt and Bret Smith, Dan Isbell, Nate Kruse, Chad Nicholson, Alden Snell, and David Stringham.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1475804342
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music is a long awaited compilation of best practices for instrumental music education. This unique book contains practical and pedagogically oriented chapters written by leaders in the field of instrumental music education. Designed for instrumental music teachers or for use in instrumental methods courses, the book covers a wide range of topics, such as: student readiness for instrumental music beginning an instrumental music program teaching instrumental music at the intermediate and advanced levels working with strings and orchestras motivating students incorporating improvisation into the curriculum selecting repertoire based on curricular goals engaging students in assessment marching band pedagogy and techniques integrating technology considering “traditional” instrumental music practice becoming an instrumental music teacher communicating effectively with stakeholders Contributions by James Ancona and Heidi Sarver, Kimberly Ackney and Colleen Conway, Christopher Azzara, William Bauer and Rick Dammers, Brian Bersh, Suzanne Burton & Rick Townsend, Patricia Campbell and Lee Higgins, Robert Gardner, Richard Grunow, Mike Hewitt and Bret Smith, Dan Isbell, Nate Kruse, Chad Nicholson, Alden Snell, and David Stringham.
DAVID SNYDER V CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, 421 MICH 517 (1984)
Raising Musical Kids
Author: Robert A. Cutietta
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019994167X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Does music make kids smarter? At what age should a child begin music lessons? Where should you purchase an instrument? What should parents expect from a child's teachers and lessons? How can you get kids to practice? Raising Musical Kids answers these and many other questions as it guides parents through everything from assembling a listening library for kids, to matching a child's personality with an instrument's personality, to finding musical resources in your community. Knowing that children can—and often do—get most of their music education from their school, parent and educator Robert Cutietta explores the features and benefits of elementary and secondary school programs, and shows how parents can work with the schools to provide the best possible music program. Throughout the book, Cutietta emphasizes the joy of participating in music for its own sake. The first edition of Raising Musical Kids delighted and informed parents to equal degrees, and this fully-revised second edition is a book that parents everywhere will treasure as a complete road map for developing their child's musical abilities.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019994167X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Does music make kids smarter? At what age should a child begin music lessons? Where should you purchase an instrument? What should parents expect from a child's teachers and lessons? How can you get kids to practice? Raising Musical Kids answers these and many other questions as it guides parents through everything from assembling a listening library for kids, to matching a child's personality with an instrument's personality, to finding musical resources in your community. Knowing that children can—and often do—get most of their music education from their school, parent and educator Robert Cutietta explores the features and benefits of elementary and secondary school programs, and shows how parents can work with the schools to provide the best possible music program. Throughout the book, Cutietta emphasizes the joy of participating in music for its own sake. The first edition of Raising Musical Kids delighted and informed parents to equal degrees, and this fully-revised second edition is a book that parents everywhere will treasure as a complete road map for developing their child's musical abilities.