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Kaplan, Jennifer J.; Lyford, Alexander; Jennings, Jeremy K. – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2018
Assessment is necessary, but difficult, in statistics education. Multiple choice assessments are common, particularly for research purposes. Open-ended assessments may be more adept at revealing student understanding, but ensuring their validity can be difficult. The study presented here examines differences in student descriptions of histograms…
Descriptors: Statistics, Cues, Vignettes, Questioning Techniques
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Hldreth, Laura A.; Robison-Cox, Jim; Schmidt, Jade – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2018
This study examines the transferability of results from previous studies of simulation-based curriculum in introductory statistics using data from 3,500 students enrolled in an introductory statistics course at Montana State University from fall 2013 through spring 2016. During this time, four different curricula, a traditional curriculum and…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Statistics, Success, Comparative Analysis
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Edwards, Clayton M.; Rule, Audrey C.; Boody, Robert M. – Educational Technology & Society, 2017
Educators seek to develop students' mathematical knowledge retention to increase student efficacy in follow-on classwork, improvement of test scores, attainment of standards, and preparation for careers. Interactive visuals, feedback during problem solving, and incorporation of higher-order thinking skills are known to increase retention, but a…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Mathematics Achievement, Knowledge Level, Online Courses
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Chipangura, Addwell; Aldridge, Jill – Learning Environments Research, 2017
We investigated (1) whether the learning environment perceptions of students in classes frequently exposed to multimedia differed from those of students in classes that were not, (2) whether exposure to multimedia was differentially effective for males and females and (3) relationships between students' perceptions of the learning environment and…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Environment
Tetzlaff, Dominique Marie – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The advent of advanced technologies provides new opportunities for delivering instruction to students with disabilities. Many classrooms have access to mobile devices, such as iPads and Kindles, and educators utilize these devices to differentiate instruction and augment teacher-led instruction. This delivery method, known as blended learning, can…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Assistive Technology, Mathematics Achievement
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Soliman, Mamdouh M.; Hilal, Ahmed J. – International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 2016
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) compared with traditional classroom instruction of mathematics of seventh graders in Kuwait's public schools. We aimed to compare students learning outcomes between two groups: the control group, taught traditionally without the use of computers, and the experimental…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Investigations, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 7