Author : Kathy Ann Vezmar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781124782034
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)
Book Synopsis Analyzing the Effects of MyMathLab on Student Achievement in Elementary Algebra by : Kathy Ann Vezmar
Download or read book Analyzing the Effects of MyMathLab on Student Achievement in Elementary Algebra written by Kathy Ann Vezmar and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mathematics department at the Owens campus of Delaware Technical & Community College implemented MyMathLab, an interactive, web-based instructional program, in order to increase student achievement in Elementary Algebra. The goal of this study is to determine if MyMathLab has a positive effect on student achievement as well as the conditions that seem to support or undermine the effectiveness of the program. A multiple regression model was used to determine the separate effects of demographics, prior knowledge, instructor, time spent using MyMathLab, and MyMathLab homework grade on students' final exam grades. A survey was used to collect information on how students used MyMathLab, whether or not they felt the program was helpful, and the level of instructor support they were receiving for the program. The results of the data analysis showed MyMathLab had a significant, positive effect on final exam scores. The survey results also showed that students like using MyMathLab and believed the program was helpful. Recommendations to increase the effectiveness of MyMathLab include redesigning the course to incorporate mandatory computer lab time.