I plan to determine the impact on second graders’ achievement by using individualized technology programs (Renaissance - Math Facts in a Flash, etc.) to learn math facts compared to using paper and pencil.
With the help of discussions with classmates, I have come up with some research questions to help me guide my research. They are:
Does using technology based programs to learn math facts increase student achievement on common timed math fact tests?
Is there a difference between student achievement when using technology programs to learn math facts compared to using paper and pencil?
Which type of approach effects student achievement on common timed math fact tests?
I feel that my overall approach to my research will be the quantitative approach. To be more specific, I believe I will focus on a true experimental approach. To carry out my research, I will sort my population into two groups. I will have half of the second graders using paper and pencil methods to learn math facts and the other half of the second graders will use technology based programs like Renaissance – Math Facts in a Flash to learn their math facts. Since “the unique characteristic of a true experimental design is that there is random assignment of subjects to different groups (McMillan & Schumacher, 2008)” I will need to randomly assign the second graders to each group.
I am interested in beginning some research in order to find some answers to my questions!
References
McMillan, J. H., & Schumacher, S. (2008). Research in education: Evidence-based
inquiry (Laureate custom edition). Boston: Pearson.
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Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteThe quantitative approach will work great with your research. I think comparing the two groups is a wonderful idea. I know for me personally, I remember things better if I write them down. I wonder how that would have been different for me if technology had been more prevelant when I was in school.
Lisa
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI think this a good approach, I am wondering how you are planning this. Will you experiment with your own students or have you already found this type of experimental idea examined? I love this idea, math facts are life long skills and we all need to know the best ways to instill them.
Linda V