I believe that learning basic math facts is a very important skill that needs to be taught in the elementary classroom. When students know and can quickly solve basic math facts, it will be easier for them to complete more difficult problems accurately and quickly. In my school district, we have many technology tools that we can use in our classroom in order to give students time to practice these math facts. Some teachers in the district feel that these programs have no benefits. I would like to look more into these technology tools to see if they do have a benefit compared to when teachers use regular paper and pencil when teaching math facts.
After thinking about what I would like to focus on for my research, I created a problem statement. It is important to start with a problem statement because “it communicates to others the focus and importance of the problem (McMillan & Schumacher, 2008).” I will use my problem statement to help guide my research.
I plan to determine the impact on student achievement by using technology programs to learn math facts compared to using paper and pencil.
Who: second grade students
What: technology programs to teach math facts compared to paper and pencil
Why: the impact in student learning
References
McMillan, J. H., & Schumacher, S. (2008). Research in education: Evidence-based
inquiry (Laureate custom edition). Boston: Pearson.
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I teach high school math and feel that it is very important for students to learn math facts in elementary school. They rely heavily on the calculator by the time they get to me. I love your topic and am very interested to see what you find out, not only as a teacher but also as a parent.
ReplyDeleteThere are several math fact practice sites on line that I send my 6th graders to often. When they do not know their facts it makes it difficult for them to acquire other skills. Good luck on your research. I am very interesting in the outcome!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda V