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Math Technology: Assessing The Educational Value Of A Supplemental Practice Program, Shannon Tesch
Math Technology: Assessing The Educational Value Of A Supplemental Practice Program, Shannon Tesch
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if the use of a supplemental computerized math practice program increases student achievement in the fractions domain for fifth graders. Two fifth grade math classes received the same classroom instruction. However, one class also utilized a computerized program three times per week for 20-30 minutes over a six-week period. Data was collected through quantitative pre- and post-assessments, quantitative survey questions, and qualitative student responses. Analysis of the data collected suggests that using the supplemental computerized math program, Front Row Education, in addition to regular classroom instruction, increases student achievement in …
Technology Integration And Student Learning Motivation, Blake A. Wieking
Technology Integration And Student Learning Motivation, Blake A. Wieking
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if there is a correlation between the use of technology in the seventh grade social studies classroom and the motivation for learning. A combination of technology enriched lessons and traditional textbook and pencil lessons were used over a period of nearly two months. Data was collected through quantitative surveys and qualitative observations and responses from students. Analysis of the data collected suggests that student motivation and joy of learning increases as technology is used in the classroom. Traditional methods of instruction were not recorded as memorable or motivational for most …