FAU Lab Schools Teacher Research

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The Chemistry of Cooking Club
There is a positive correlation between a strong sense of community at school and academic success. When students feel well connected with their school and peers, they are more likely to be engaged in their learning, leading to improved academic performance.
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How Does Allowing Students Autonomy When Selecting Rewards Affect Their Motivation, Engagement, and Academic Performance?
This project aimed to foster a growth mindset among students; however, it quickly became evident that this focus was not addressing the most immediate barrier to student learning: student apathy.
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The Impact of Student-Led Character Education Activities on Middle School Students’ Understanding of the Character Counts! Program
The introduction of new programs often generates excitement among those who initiate the implementation. However, it's essential to consider all stakeholders in the process.
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Math Homework: Grading for Completion versus Accuracy
There has been a long-heated debate on grading math homework on completion versus accuracy. Proponents of completion state that homework mistakes should be encouraged
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Studio Sessions – Year Two
This project aims to investigate the benefits of creative expression in an after-school club called Studio Sessions. Benefits may include reduced stress and increased feelings of sense of belonging with school/classmates.
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What Effect Does Physical Activity Have on 6th-Grade Students' Academic Stress?
By demonstrating the positive impact of physical activity on stress reduction, physical education is positioned as a key contributor to academic success.
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Logic and Reasoning in Middle School Debate
We noticed a trend in our speech and debate classes when students struggled to choose articles to analyze for current event assignments. Our students lack the knowledge of how to identify bias and logical fallacies in sources.
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Studio Sessions
Our research investigates the benefits of creative expression in an after-school club called Studio Sessions. Our student population is stressed due to academic and personal pressures. Students do not have school-sponsored creative outlets.
Kimberly Hallstrom and Kristin Potter-Oliveri
Impacting Student Cultural Self Awareness with Culturally Relevant Texts
Historically, the diversity of literature in secondary public school classrooms fails to reflect the diversity of the student population in 21st century American schools.
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The Effects of Self-Advocacy Instruction on the Self-Reported Feelings of Belonging in the Inclusion Classroom Among Middle School Students with Disabilities
The purpose of this study is to examine the academic self-concept of middle grades students with disabilities at an academically rigorous, high - performing school and how self-advocacy instruction impacts their academic self-concept.
Samantha Vallejo
The Impact of Peer Review on Middle School Writers: A Case Study
Teaching English Language Arts encompasses reading, writing, speech and language skills, and everything else that falls under these domains. With so many aspects to cover, teachers are always looking for innovative strategies to work smarter when it comes to student success.
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Middle School Support Sessions to Foster Academic Self-Confidence 
Sixth graders may enter middle school with academic and social gaps, especially when it comes to communication and advocacy skills.