PROCEEDINGS OF THE 15TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (Vol 2)
2012
Portland, Oregon
The Effects of Three Homework Systems on Student Learning in Intermediate Algebra: A Comparative Study
Page: 2-586
Online homework systems are designed to engage students with course topics while providing immediate feedback. Few studies have indicated a significant difference in student performance using online homework systems compared to traditional homework. Our study seeks to add to the growing body of research examining the effectiveness of online homework systems by investigating the performance of students taking Intermediate Algebra. This study will compare differences in student exam scores based on their homework medium: WebAssign, ALEKS, or traditional homework. Each instructor participating in the study taught at least one course with each homework system. Preliminary results indicate no significant difference in student learning between students using WebAssign or traditional homework. ALEKS data is currently being collected and suggests students are developing a thorough understanding of specific Intermediate Algebra topics.