Quantum

How Quantum Learning Teaching Strategies Affect Learners

A Masters Study About Quantum Learning Effects on Student Attitudes Toward Learning and Academic Achievement

Aurora University, June 2002

Abstract 7th and 8th grade students, parents and teachers from Westfield Community School, Carpentersville, IL, were surveyed to discover student attitude and confidence levels. ISAT scores of the students surveyed were also compared. For 7th grade Social Science ISAT scores and for 8th grade Math ISAT scores were used. Students are all on four or five-person middle school interdisciplinary teams—some were in Quantum Learning classrooms and others in traditional classrooms. Results do support brain-based education. “We started out very excited about Quantum Learning after a five-day course in the summer of 1999. To apply strategies that are founded in scientific research just makes sense. We are now very excited about the positive results from this project. Our methods have changed, our love of our careers has expanded and now, we can show that our changes have benefited our students.”

Lisa Barlas, Ann Campbell & Heidi Weeks Authors of the Study

Results

Test Scores 7th Grade ISAT Social Studies Students met or exceeded the standards 8th Grade ISAT Math Students met or exceeded the standards LD ISAT Intensive Math Students met or exceeded the standards Quantity of time teachers spend using major brain-based components Multi-Modal lesson design are used a % of the time Teachers help students to answer the question, “what’s in it for me?” Teachers find opportunities to celebrate learning Teachers use visual aids to help students remember, think and succeed Confidence Level Comparison Students reported the highest level of confidence (top of five) Parents reported the highest level of their child’s confidence (top of five) Students with LD reported confidence in the highest two levels (out of five) Parents of students with LD reported confidence in the highest two...