title: An Examination of the Effectiveness of Precision Teaching

authors: McQuarters, Desiree Julia Bettina

subjects: precision teaching

abstract: This research examined the effect of adding precision teaching to an already used method of times table practice, compared practice with and without precision teaching, and finally compared precision teaching to rate building.  In the first experiment there was no significant difference in students' rates, endurance, stability, application or adduction of answering times table equations, depending on whether or not they had received precision teaching.  Due to some confounding variables in the first experiment, a second experiment was performed where these variables where better controlled.  The results from the second experiment also showed no significant difference in students' rates of answering time's table equations, or their retention of these rates, between students who had received precision teaching and those who had not.  Again due to some confounding variables preventing a good comparison of practice with and without precision teaching, a further experiment was conducted.  As the third experiment was conducted in the same setting as the second, precision teaching was compared to rate building instead of practice with no precision teaching.  The results of this study suggest that rate building results in significantly larger increases in rates of answering times table equations than precision teaching.  While there was a significant difference between the two groups' increases in rate, there were some confounding variables that may have affected the outcome of this study.  Overall, students in all three experiments made increases in rate that are comparative to gains reported in the precision teaching literature.  As such while this research does not add support for all the methods used in precision teaching, as described in the literature, it does suggest that the use of rate building results in the achievement of faster rates.

text: An Examination of the Effectiveness of Precision Teaching This research examined the effect of adding precision teaching to an already used method of times table practice, compared practice with and without precision teaching, and finally compared precision teaching to rate building.  In the first experiment there was no significant difference in students' rates, endurance, stability, application or adduction of answering times table equations, depending on whether or not they had received precision teaching.  Due to some confounding variables in the first experiment, a second experiment was performed where these variables where better controlled.  The results from the second experiment also showed no significant difference in students' rates of answering time's table equations, or their retention of these rates, between students who had received precision teaching and those who had not.  Again due to some confounding variables preventing a good comparison of practice with and without precision teaching, a further experiment was conducted.  As the third experiment was conducted in the same setting as the second, precision teaching was compared to rate building instead of practice with no precision teaching.  The results of this study suggest that rate building results in significantly larger increases in rates of answering times table equations than precision teaching.  While there was a significant difference between the two groups' increases in rate, there were some confounding variables that may have affected the outcome of this study.  Overall, students in all three experiments made increases in rate that are comparative to gains reported in the precision teaching literature.  As such while this research does not add support for all the methods used in precision teaching, as described in the literature, it does suggest that the use of rate building results in the achievement of faster rates.

year: 2009

title: Poem: Post Cyclone Gabrielle

authors: Burns, Edgar

subjects: Cyclone Gabrielle

abstract: "Post Cyclone Gabrielle" is a gripping poem that delves into the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which struck the east coast of New Zealand in February 2023. With vivid imagery and emotive language, the poet captures the raw emotions and profound impact of this calamitous storm on both the landscape and the lives of the affected communities.

text: Poem: Post Cyclone Gabrielle "Post Cyclone Gabrielle" is a gripping poem that delves into the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which struck the east coast of New Zealand in February 2023. With vivid imagery and emotive language, the poet captures the raw emotions and profound impact of this calamitous storm on both the landscape and the lives of the affected communities.

year: 2023-06-26

title: In service provision for teachers of Maori language and teachers who teach through the medium of Maori: A working model reviewed

authors: Johnson, Diane

subjects: te reo Māori

abstract: This paper reports on the design, administration and effectiveness of an in-service programme designed by the University of Waikato in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry of Education. The programme aims to: improve language proficiency; assist with the interpretation and implementation of Māori curriculum statements; address issues involved in teaching Māori and teaching through the medium of Māori; assist with lesson planning and lesson delivery, materials development and testing and assessment.

text: In service provision for teachers of Maori language and teachers who teach through the medium of Maori: A working model reviewed This paper reports on the design, administration and effectiveness of an in-service programme designed by the University of Waikato in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry of Education. The programme aims to: improve language proficiency; assist with the interpretation and implementation of Māori curriculum statements; address issues involved in teaching Māori and teaching through the medium of Māori; assist with lesson planning and lesson delivery, materials development and testing and assessment.

year: 2001-02