Title data
Schoppek, Wolfgang ; Tulis, Maria:
Enhancing arithmetic and word problem solving skills efficiently by individualized computer-assisted practice.
In: The Journal of Educational Research.
Vol. 103
(2010)
Issue 4
.
- pp. 239-252.
ISSN 1940-0675
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00220670903382962
Project information
Project financing: |
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst |
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Abstract in another language
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.
Further data
Item Type: | Article in a journal |
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Refereed: | Yes |
Keywords: | Learning; Training; Arithmetic; adaptive instruction |
Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Chair Psychology Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Chair Psychology > Chair Psychology - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Carlos Kölbl Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies |
Result of work at the UBT: | Yes |
DDC Subjects: | 100 Philosophy and psychology > 150 Psychology |
Date Deposited: | 27 Nov 2014 11:04 |
Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2023 12:35 |
URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/42 |