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A 15-year evaluation of the Mississippi and Alabama coastline barrier islands, using Landsat satellite imagery
(Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Geosciences., 2011-06-28)The Mississippi and Alabama barrier islands are sensitive landforms that are affected by hurricanes, longshore currents, and available sediment, yet these effects are difficult to quantify with traditional ground-based ... -
A 17-year assesment of changes in biomass in the south of Chile, using Landsat satellite images
(Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Geosciences., 2008-04-02)Southern Chile is recognized by different international organizations such as UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), and Conservational International as an ecologically sensitive area. ... -
A beginning descriptive profile in mathematics for pre-service elementary education majors at Mississippi State University
(Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education., 2009-04-05)There has been much concern about how teachers teach math in the elementary classroom. With increasing accountability standards from the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB; United States Department of Education 2002), students ... -
A Bibliography of the diseases and parasites of the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus, Rafinesque) 1974-1980
(Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment StationMississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, 1983-12) -
A case study examining teachers' beliefs toward in-grade retention in a K-2 school
The purpose of this mixed-methods case study was to examine teachers’ beliefs toward in-grade retention in a K-2 school. This study focused on how teachers acquire beliefs regarding grade retention, and their knowledge of ... -
A case study examining the collaboration between general education and special education teachers in inclusive classrooms
Increased accountability mandates from the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 have resulted in general education teachers with disabled students in their ... -
A case study in trade-area development changes in occupation and social organization in a Northeast Mississippi County
(Mississippi State University Agricultural Experiment StationMississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, 1963-10) -
A case study of the educational reform efforts of former Mississippi Governor William F. Winter
(Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Instructional Systems, Leadership and Workforce Development., 2007-03-28)While serving as governor of Mississippi from 1980 until 1984, William F. Winter envisioned education as a key to moving Mississippi away from poverty. He championed educational reform as the means for improving schools ... -
A change for the future: presidents' and deans' real and ideal leadership practices at community and junior colleges in Mississippi
The purpose of the study is to examine real vs. ideal leadership practices of administrators according to race, gender, age, experience, and education level years in current position, and years of experience at Mississippi ... -
A Closer Look at Seeds
(Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment StationMississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, 1972) -
A combination anhydrous ammonia applicator and four-row bedder
(Mississippi State University Agricultural Experiment StationMississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, 1960-04) -
A comparative analysis of teachers' perceptions of their schools' climate, discipline issues, and the preventive measures used to combat discipline issues in secondary public school in metro Jackson, Mississippi
(Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Leadership and Foundations., 2011-04-04)The purpose of this study was to compare middle and high school teachers’ perceptions of the discipline methods used in public schools in Jackson, Mississippi. Specifically, this study examined teachers’ perceptions of ... -
A comparative analysis of traditional and online lab science transfer courses in the rural community college
(Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Leadership and Foundations., 2009-01-27)Through distance learning, the community college system has moved beyond geographical boundaries to serve all students and provide educational opportunities at a distance to individuals previously out of reach of the college ... -
A comparison between middle school and high school teachers' perceptions of empowerment, teaching social skill competency, and participative leadership
(Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Leadership and Foundations., 2009-04-01)The purpose of this non-experimental study was to investigate teacher empowerment and the participatory management within the schools’ cultures. Also, the study investigated the teachers’ expectations of their students’ ... -
A comparison between the diets of families living on unproductive farms :including analysis of mineral content of six commonly used home- produced vegetables and of soils in which they are grown
(Mississippi State College Agricultural Experiment StationMississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, 1955-08) -
A comparison of academic achievement and retention of community college students in college algebra after completion of traditional or technology-based instruction
(Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Instructional Systems, Leadership and Workforce Development., 2008-04-01)This study was designed to compare the success rates in College Algebra between two groups of students attending a Mississippi community college. Eighty students enrolled in a College Algebra course were taught using ... -
A comparison of brief experimental analysis and extended intervention analysis for identifying reading interventions for at-risk elementary students
Extensive research has been conducted regarding the efficacy of brief experimental analysis BEA). However, no studies, to date, have investigated the validity of BEAs in an extended analysis incorporating all BEA intervention ... -
A comparison of experiential learning activities available to juniors and seniors in secondary agriscience education and science education courses
(Mississippi State UniversitySchool of Human Sciences.College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, 7/7/2010)The purpose of this study was to determine if secondary agricultural education courses provide students with more experiential learning opportunities than other science-based courses in the high school curriculum. An ex ...