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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jun-30
Pages: 4
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Effects of a Generative Instructional Design Strategy on Learning Mathematics and on Attitudes towards Achievement. What Works Clearinghouse Brief Study Report
What Works Clearinghouse
The Expert Mathematician (version 3.0), a middle school math curriculum, was developed from LogoWriter, a computer program that the developer claims is designed to help children learn independently through exploration. According to J. J. Baker, the Expert Mathematician is designed to provide a creative environment that is intended to foster a child?shigher learning skills. It contains 196 lessons. This WWC Study Report reviews a study that compares the effects of The Expert Mathematician with those of a more traditional, teacher-directed curriculum (Baker, 1997). This WWC report summarizes the study and reviews its strengths and weaknesses.
Descriptors: Computer Software, Instructional Design, Mathematics Instruction, Grade 8, Middle School Students
What Works Clearinghouse. 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: contact.WWC@ed.gov; Web site: https://whatworks.ed.gov/
Publication Type: Book/Product Reviews; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Grade 8
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: What Works Clearinghouse (ED), Washington, DC.
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