The Effect of Teacher Communication with Parents on Students' Mathematics Achievement

摘要: ABSTRACT The study examined the effect of parental involvement on students' mathematics achievement. investigator selected four Algebra I classes taught by one teacher and randomly placed two in control group experimental group. parents students treatment received monitoring sheets twice a week, that contained scores daily homework test grades, but did not receive sheet. Students outperformed With respect to gender, results showed affect student achievement differently. Lower-achieving students, significantly such INTRODUCTION U.S. Department Education (2005) reported among 12 nations (Hungary, Austria, Latvia, Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Russia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Belgium, Norway) who participated their assessment aptitude, fourth grader ranked 8th eighth graders 9th them, indicating below average when compared with countries were evaluated. For past several years researchers have strategies improve mathematics. Neurath Stephens (2006) researched use technology, Mvududu, 2005 Henson(2003) investigated constructivist learning. Also increase scores, state governments are holding school accountable for based mandated tests. Many research studies been conducted children at elementary level, fewer middle or high level (Keith et al., 1995; Keith, Aubey, Frehrmann, Pottemaum, Reimers,1986); Matzye, Mendoza, 1996; Patrikako, 1997; Paulson, 1994; PengW Paik, Sui-Chu & Willms, 1996). Epstein Connors (1994) survey 90% over 80% indicated is needed students. developed model involving children's education. Parents active participants through sheet containing grades scores. These given take home week. REVIEW OF LITERATURE (1995) has found six types involvement: Communicating, parenting, volunteering, learning home, collaborating community, decision making. Research does support which type most effective (Snipes, 1995). We know very little about actually academic success. also what activities will positive impact (Singh, Anderson, Bickley, EFFECT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Some improved (Christenson, Gorney, Rounds 1992; Epstein, 1990; National Center Statistics, Cotton Wikelund, 2000; Henderson, 1987; Sheldon 2001; Simon, Van Voorhis, Zellman Waterman, 1998). Others improvement behavior (Cotton 2000). Also, various shown was significant component determining success (Eccles Harold, Mau, 1997). A review 125 papers Henderson (1987) spanned period from 1966 1993. It schools. Other many benefits including middle- school-level …