Using computer based drill and practice programs to
- 1. Using Computer Based Drill and Practice Programs to Improve Student Achievement in Math Laura Clark ECU 521 Spring 2010
- 2. Current Research- Curriculum ◦ New standards are based on findings that student achievement increases when student- centered, hands-on activities are used to build mathematical concepts and understand number relationships ◦ New curriculum emphasizes real-world connections ◦ PROBLEM: Less time spent memorizing and mastering concepts ◦ PROBLEM: Traditional text is still used in a majority of classrooms in the U.S. ◦ PROBLEM: Studies have shown students perform better on tests when student-centered learning is used in the classroom
- 3. Current Research-Math Learning Disabilities Students with Math Learning Disabilities (MLD) have poor fact memory, calculation skills, and working memory They are often slower to come up with answers than their average performing peers and rely on immature back-up methods Students who have poor math fact retrieval struggle with complex math processes
- 4. Current Research- Technology Drill and practice games can increase on- task behavior in MLD students Arcade games are less effective for MLD students because of distracting features http://www.kidsnumbers.com/addition.php Drill and Practice games are most effective for all students when… ◦ build relationship between facts ◦ place emphasis on fact memorization Limitation: Students do not practice writing answers
- 5. Intervention- Drill and Practice Whole Group Facts should be taught in Fact Families PowerPoint Oral and written practice Daily Practice WHOLE GROUP: One fact family per week
- 6. Intervention-Drill and Practice Individual Computer Based Learning Free online programs http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.ht m Daily practice 10 minutes at own level
- 7. Assessment Goal: All students will master addition and subtraction facts to 12. Weekly :1 minute time tests Final: Mixed facts test to 12