Enhancing Arithmetic and Word-Problem Solving Skills Efficiently by Individualized Computer-Assisted Practice

Autor/inn/en	Schoppek, Wolfgang; Tulis, Maria
Titel	Enhancing Arithmetic and Word-Problem Solving Skills Efficiently by Individualized Computer-Assisted Practice
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Research, 103 (2010) 4, S.239-252 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-0671
Schlagwörter	Feedback (Response); Computer Assisted Instruction; Problem Solving; Arithmetic; Mathematics Instruction; Word Problems (Mathematics); Teaching Methods; Computer Software; Grade 3; Elementary School Mathematics; Drills (Practice); Foreign Countries; Germany + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Problemlösen; Addition; Arithmetik; Arithmetikunterricht; Rechnen; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Textaufgabe; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; School year 03; 3. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 03; Elementare Mathematik; Schulmathematik; Ausland; Deutschland
Abstract	The fluency of basic arithmetical operations is a precondition for mathematical problem solving. However, the training of skills plays a minor role in contemporary mathematics instruction. The authors proposed individualization of practice as a means to improve its efficiency, so that the time spent with the training of skills is minimized. As a tool to relieve teachers from the time-consuming tasks of individual diagnosis, selection of problems, and immediate feedback, they developed adaptive training software. The authors evaluated the application of the software in 2 naturalistic studies with 9 third-grade classes. Results show that even a moderate amount of individualized practice was associated with large improvements of arithmetic skills and problem solving, even after a follow-up period of 3 months. (Contains 3 tables, 3 figures and 1 note.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10