PROCEEDINGS OF THE 20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
2017
San Diego, California
Exploration of the factors that support earning: Web-based activity and testing systems in community college algebra
Page: 638
A variety of computerized interactive learning platforms exist. Most include instructional supports in the form of problem sets. Feedback to users ranges from a single word like “Correct!” to offers of hints and partially- to fully-worked examples. Behind-the-scenes design of systems varies as well – from static dictionaries of problems to “intelligent” and responsive programming that adapts assignments to users’ demonstrated skills within the computerized environment. This report presents background on digital learning contexts and early results of a cluster-randomized controlled trial study in community college elementary algebra classes where the intervention was a particular type of web-based activity and testing system.