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The Degree of Effectiveness of CAI with Sixth Grade Students Found to be at the Frustrational Level in Multiplication and Division Computation

Bunger, Carrie Elizabeth

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2010, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Education : School Psychology.
This study investigated whether computer-assisted instruction (CAI) was effective in increasing the mathematics computational fluency of three female sixth grade students performing at the frustrational level (Shapiro & Lentz, 1986; Deno & Mirkin, 1977) in multiplication and division. The Key Skills (Sunburst Technology, 2003) computer program served as the independent variable. A multiple baseline design across subjects was chosen to evaluate the effectiveness of this CAI intervention (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 1987) with correct digits per minute on timed skills probes serving as the dependent variable. In addition, work completion and accuracy were compared between CAI and seatwork. As a result of the CAI intervention, two of the three participants increased their fluency rates from baseline to intervention, although drastic changes in level or trend were not apparent. Definitive comparisons between each participant’s work completion and accuracy during the CAI and seatwork conditions could not be made due to varying seatwork session length, inequitable opportunities to practice, and varying independent variable complexity. Teacher and student treatment acceptability ratings were highly favorable. Post-completion analysis of error rates led to discussion of future directions and next steps.
Francis Lentz, PhD (Committee Chair)
Renee Oliver Hawkins, PhD (Committee Member)
Stephen Kroeger, EdD (Committee Member)
110 p.

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  • Bunger, C. E. (2010). The Degree of Effectiveness of CAI with Sixth Grade Students Found to be at the Frustrational Level in Multiplication and Division Computation [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1273521272

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bunger, Carrie. The Degree of Effectiveness of CAI with Sixth Grade Students Found to be at the Frustrational Level in Multiplication and Division Computation. 2010. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1273521272.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bunger, Carrie. "The Degree of Effectiveness of CAI with Sixth Grade Students Found to be at the Frustrational Level in Multiplication and Division Computation." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1273521272

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)