Logging On

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer conducts a mixed methods research in order to measure the effect of the utilization of a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program. The writer explores the web-based Study Island program on the student's reference competency test mathematical scores. In addition, the research focuses on how the students involved in the study related to the interactive program. The writer concludes that CAI, when combined with traditional instruction, has been shown to significantly increase standardized test scores for students in mathematics testing. Further the writer points out that research has indicated that the use of computers in schools both supports learning and is useful in the development of higher order skills such as critical thinking and scientific inquiry, because the students are engaged in complex tasks in a collaborative learning environment.

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Objective
Introduction
Background and Significance of Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Research Questions
Literature Review
Summary of Literature Review
Methodology
Research Design
Data Collection/Analysis
Bibliography

From the Paper:

"The Study Island program was designed for the purpose of assisting students in their mastery of the content of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Mathematics. The interface of this program is user-friendly allowing students to go through the program by steps. This program can be used by students at any location with Internet access. Further, this program is inclusive of questions that are styled just as the New Jersey GEPA providing an accurate assessment of student progress as the school year progresses. Students are able to learn at their own pace using this program and the student is able to choose from several different formats of learning. The beauty of this program is that statistics are kept in the program which can be viewed by educators throughout the year which allows assessment of individual student's learning and the program itself as the year progresses."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Sherry, Lorraine et al., (20001) The Impact of Instructional Technology on Student Achievement February 2001. Council Bluffs Community Schools Technology Research. Online available at: http://www.council-bluffs.k12.ia.us/tech_report.htm.
• Wenglinsky, H. (1998). Does it compute? The relationship between educational technology and student achievement in mathematics, ETS Policy Information Center, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ, pp. 1-38
• Hagler, Jason R. (2004) An Analysis of the Use of Novanet Software for Remediation in 8th Grade Mathematics. April 2004.
• Computer-Assisted-Instruction: CCC Successmaker - Computer Lab Teacher Resources Online available at: http://www.strato.net/~sms/ccc.html
• Anand, P.G. & Ross, S.M. (1987) Using Computer-assisted Instruction to Personalize Arithmetic Materials for Elementary School Children. Journal of Educational Psychology, 79(1), 72-78.

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