The effects of computer assisted instruction on college algebra students at Texas Tech University

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dc.contributor.committeeChairDwyer, Jerry F.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMonico, Christopher J.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWilliams, George
dc.creatorKlein, Amanda M.
dc.date.available2012-06-01T15:52:45Z
dc.date.issued2005-08
dc.degree.departmentMathematics
dc.description.abstractA semester long study was conducted on the effects of the use of MyMathLab, an online computer assisted instruction (CAI) software program, on college algebra students. One section of College Algebra had access to the online CAI supplemental to traditional classroom instruction. The other section received only traditional classroom instruction. The students took a pre-test and post-test, filled out a pre-survey and post-survey, and completed a course evaluation and qualitative survey at the end of the semester. The change in test scores was not statistically different between the two sections. MyMathLab did not influence the students’ overall attitude toward math, but it did have a negative effect on the students’ beliefs concerning the time commitments involved in solving math problems. The students thought that entering the answer was too time consuming and frustrating.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2346/1419
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rights.availabilityUnrestricted.
dc.subjectCollege
dc.subjectMathematics
dc.subjectComputer-assisted instruction
dc.titleThe effects of computer assisted instruction on college algebra students at Texas Tech University
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.departmentMathematics
thesis.degree.departmentMathematics and Statistics
thesis.degree.disciplineMathematics
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Tech University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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