The Effect of Computer-assisted Intervention Programs on Mathematics Achievement of High School Students in a Virtual School
The Effect of Computer-assisted Intervention Programs on Mathematics Achievement of High School Students in a Virtual School

Author: Brandi Rachelle Robinson

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Published: 2020

Total Pages: 93

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The United States ranks in the middle of the nations participating in the Programme for International Student Assessment, and secondary education has not seen growth in mathematics achievement since the 1970s. Computer-assisted math education offers a new opportunity to increase mathematical achievement with students. Pearson Education’s MyMathLab has shown promise at the higher education level with enhancing student proficiency in concepts. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of Math XL, the secondary counterpart to MyMathLab, could increase mathematics achievement, measured by the performance on the end-of-course test for Algebra I and Geometry for high school students in a computer-assisted math intervention program. The quasi-experimental posttest-only study enhanced the current knowledge of MyMathLab/Math XL as a tool for higher education and demonstrated the effects of using it at the secondary level. The sample was taken from high school Algebra I and Geometry students at an online high school in a southern state. A comparison group was created from students meeting the same criteria for the computer-assisted math intervention program who chose not to participate. An analysis of variance was used to test for statistically significant differences in the end-of-course test scores in those students enrolled in a computer-assisted math intervention program and those students not enrolled in a computer-assisted math intervention program. The analysis found no significant difference in the mean between the group enrolled in computer-assisted intervention and those not enrolled.

The Effects of Computer Assisted Instruction and Structured Curriculum on Struggling Mathematics Students
The Effects of Computer Assisted Instruction and Structured Curriculum on Struggling Mathematics Students

Author: Amy English Hunter

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Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of different instructional types used in a mathematics intervention setting. In recent years, school staff have implemented mathematics intervention programs to aid struggling students and improve student achievement. Advancements in technology have enticed many school staff to purchase computer-based instructional products that are used for mathematics intervention. Often computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is the only mathematics intervention students receive, however staff in the school of this study used a structured curriculum (SC) along with CAI Therefore, this study examined the effects of CAI compared to a SC delivered by a teacher. This study used a three-group pre/post-test design, which examined the effects of CAI, SC, and CAI with SC on mathematics achievement and students' attitudes towards mathematics. The follow research questions guided data analyses: 1) Is there a significant instructional type effect on mathematics achievement? 2) Is there a significant instructional type effect on mathematics attitude? 3) What is the factor structure of mathematics attitude scores of struggling learners? Univariate and multivariate analyses revealed no statistically significant instructional type effects on mathematics achievement or attitude towards mathematics. However, factor analyses of pre-survey attitude scores revealed a factor structure different from the one found in current research. Meanwhile, factor analyses of post attitude survey scores resulted in a factor structure resembling that found in current literature, which suggested a shift in struggling students' mathematics attitude structures after they participated in mathematics intervention. The results of this study provided information about how school leaders and administrators can design and implement mathematics intervention programs as well as the role of CAI in intervention programs. Additionally, lapses in fidelity of program implementation may have influenced results of the study and provide recommendations for teacher professional development and monitoring in order to maintain high levels of fidelity when implementing an intervention program. Finally, the results of this study suggested that struggling learners' attitude structure might be different than that of students in the larger population. The researcher discussed implications these differences may have on the design of mathematics intervention programs.

The Effect of Computer-aided Instruction on Mathematics Achievement
The Effect of Computer-aided Instruction on Mathematics Achievement

Author: Kathryn Soeder

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Published: 2001

Total Pages: 111

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This study focused on the effect of computer-aided instruction on mathematics achievement. Two schools within the same district, one which utilized computer instruction and one which did not, were studied and then measured by the PSSA test. The hypothesis was that students who used computer-assisted mathematics instruction would have significantly increased mathematics achievement compared with those who have not used computer-assisted mathematics instruction. In general, the study showed no significant difference in student achievement for the two groups.

Effects of Math Intervention Curriculum by a Computer Based Program by Eighth Grade Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities
Effects of Math Intervention Curriculum by a Computer Based Program by Eighth Grade Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities

Author: Bridget Bailey

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Published: 2010

Total Pages: 92

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of implementing a math intervention curriculum supported by a computer based program for 81h grade students with learning disabilities. All students were significantly below grade level in math and received instruction in a Special Day Class. Students spent 12 weeks utilizing both the piloted math intervention curriculum supported by the computer based programs prior to state testing. A student survey was shared on how students felt using both programs and if they felt it had improved their math skills. Results of the program were compared to the pretest and post test results collected by the computer based program. Using a state adopted structured math intervention resulted in better retention of skills as well as more engagement in activities. Key Words: Math intervention, special education, middle school, learning disabilities.