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Title: Improving Mathematics Learning of Kindergarten Students through Computer-Assisted Instruction
Language: English
Authors: Foster, Matthew E., Anthony, Jason L., Clements, Doug H., Sarama, Julie, Williams, Jeffrey M.
Source: Grantee Submission. 2016 47(3):206-232.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 27
Publication Date: 2016
Sponsoring Agency: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Contract Number: R305A080196
R324B110007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Kindergarten
Primary Education
Early Childhood Education
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Arithmetic, Kindergarten, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Evaluation, Low Income Students, Mathematics Instruction, Pretests Posttests, Numeracy, Scores, Achievement Tests, Vocabulary, Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Number Concepts, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Activities, Likert Scales
Geographic Terms: Texas
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Expressive One Word Picture Vocabulary Test, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement
Abstract: This study evaluated the effects of a mathematics software program, the Building Blocks software suite, on young children's mathematics performance. Participants included 247 Kindergartners from 37 classrooms in 9 schools located in low-income communities. Children within classrooms were randomly assigned to receive 21 weeks of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in mathematics with Building Blocks or in literacy with Earobics Step 1. Children in the Building Blocks condition evidenced higher posttest scores on tests of numeracy and Applied Problems after controlling for beginning-of-year numeracy scores and classroom nesting. These findings, together with a review of earlier CAI, provide guidance for future work on CAI aiming to improve mathematics performance of children from low-income backgrounds. [This paper was published in "Journal for Research in Mathematics Education" (EJ1100307).]
Abstractor: As Provided
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations
WWC Study Page: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Study/89956
IES Funded: Yes
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: ED580968
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