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Integrating Mathematics and Physical Activity Romanello ML, College of Mount St. Joseph, OH Hammergren R, St. Luke Hospital, KY Boesch CC, Cincinnati Public Schools, OH Okamoto K, Coastside Physical Therapy, CA McEvoy E, College of Mount St. Joseph, OH Ahrens D, Mercy Hospital Clermont, OH Reid A, Dearborn County Hospital, IN Stoneburner R, Margaret Mary Community Hospital, IN Holtgrefe K, College of Mount St. Joseph, OH ABSTRACT Americans place great emphasis on improving students’ mathematics and science scores. We implemented an after school physical activity program, embedded it with mathematics concepts as they relate to physical fitness, physical therapy, and nutrition, to see if 3rd grade students’ math scores would increase after participating in the program. Our findings show positive trends for this program to improve 3rd grade math scores and has potential for assessing what connections students make between mathematics, nutrition, and physical activities. Academic Exchange Quarterly Winter 2008: Volume 12, Issue 4 FULL TEXT of this article available by subscription. See your library or subscribe yourself |
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