Teaching Algebra in a Situated Context through Reform Computer Assisted Instruction.

Glickman, Cynthia L.; Dixon, Juli

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ERIC Number: EJ643611

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Publication Date: 2002

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Teaching Algebra in a Situated Context through Reform Computer Assisted Instruction.

Glickman, Cynthia L.; Dixon, Juli

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v18 n2 p57-84 Spr 2002

Presents results of study conducted with community college intermediate algebra students. Reports that students taught with Reform-Computer Assisted Instruction (R-CAI) significantly outperformed on the conceptual measure than students taught with Lecture-based Instruction (LBI). Adds that students in the R-CAI environment experienced significant improvements in mathematics attitude from beginning to end of the semester. (Contains 58 references.) (NB)

Descriptors: Algebra, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Developmental Studies Programs, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Remedial Instruction, Remedial Mathematics, Student Attitudes, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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