Author : Colin Talbot
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)
Book Synopsis The Effects of Virtual Manipulatives in Online Learning Environments by : Colin Talbot
Download or read book The Effects of Virtual Manipulatives in Online Learning Environments written by Colin Talbot and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing importance of mathematics achievement scores on accountability ratings, and their effects on student advancement have created a need for effective remediation and intervention practices for struggling students. This quantitative experimental research study looked at the effects of virtual manipulatives in online learning environments. The study was conducted with 27 student participants in a suburban North Texas middle school. The participants completed a three-week online intervention course focused on solving algebraic equations. The treatment group used an online learning course and a virtual algebra scale to assist and reinforce their understanding of algebraic equations, and the control group used only an online learning course. Participants completed a 15 question pre-test and post-test measuring their proficiency in solving algebraic equations, which was analyzed for gains on a whole and categorical basis. The results found no significant differences in mean gains between the control and treatment group. However, results did support the effectiveness of online learning for the use of intervention and remediation practices. No significant differences were found between the control and treatment groups for participants identified as at-risk or those who receive special education services.