Accelerated math implementation and elementary student achievement and attitudes
- UNCW Author/Contributor (non-UNCW co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Elizabeth B. Metcalf (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW )
- Web Site: http://library.uncw.edu/
Abstract: The purpose of this evaluation is to show how Accelerated Math implementation
affects student achievement and attitudes towards mathematics. Accelerated Math is a
computer based curriculum management program. The program provides both the
teacher and student with a database of math practice, testing, and intervention. This
study looked at teacher and student attitudes in relation to student achievement, with
respect to math success in students. It also looks closely at effective levels of proper
implementation through professional development of the program and those effects on
student achievement. Surveys were taken and End of Grade standardized test results of
third and fourth grade students were compared in order to determine the impact of the
program on student achievement. It was found that students in the group who spent much
more time using the program scored lower on standardized tests, as students in another
group who used the program as a less significant compliment to their instructional
program scored higher. Teachers in both groups had a similar lack of training and
information about the program during it original implementation in their school. Student
attitudes were positive about math ability and achievement during the use of Accelerated
Math.
Accelerated math implementation and elementary student achievement and attitudes
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- A Thesis Submitted to the University of North Carolina Wilmington in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education
- Language: English
- Date: 2009
- Keywords
- Academic achievement, Mathematical ability, Mathematical readiness, Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary), Motivation in education
- Subjects
- Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
- Academic achievement
- Motivation in education
- Mathematical readiness
- Mathematical ability