A study of engaged student behavior within classroom activities during mathematics classx

D. John McIntyre, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ron W. Copenhaver, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
David M. Byrd, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
William R. Norris, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine student engaged and non-engaged behaviors in mathematics class within various instructional activities. Students in the third, fifth and seventh grades were observed by trained observers once each minute throughout the course of a mathematics class on five different occasions. Data indicated that third and fifth grade teachers utilized seat work a majority of the time whereas the seventh grade employed a majority of teacher-led activities. In addition, as grade level increased, student engagement decreased. © Taylor & Francis.