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The Effectiveness of MyMathLab (MML) Learning System on Developmental Math Instruction

Chekour, Adam

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2014, EdD, University of Cincinnati, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Curriculum and Instruction.
Colleges and universities are trying alternative instructional approaches to improve the teaching of developmental mathematics with the goal of increasing the number of students who have the skills and knowledge required for college-level math courses and for the twenty-first century workforce. Computers and the internet make possible new methods of delivering instruction so students will have choices of when, where, and how they learn math. The purpose of this study was to compare academic performance of students enrolled in a developmental mathematics course using traditional instruction and traditional instruction supplemented with computer-assisted instruction. In addition, gender differences in mathematical performance were also investigated. The quasi-experimental study was conducted in 7 different Developmental Math classes at a large, public, Midwestern university. An independent groups T-test was used to compare the mean difference between pretest and posttest mathematics scores of students enrolled in conventional instruction and MyMathLab integrated instruction. Students enrolled in MyMathLab sections made significant gains over students enrolled in conventional sections. Same test confirmed that there was also a significant difference in the posttest scores of females and males, with females outperforming males in both modes of instruction. Implications from this research study suggest that institutions should offer developmental mathematics courses in a variety of formats (other than traditional format), assist students in selecting the mode of instruction that best suits their learning style, and provide professional development in computer-assisted instruction.
Sally Moomaw, Ed.D. (Committee Chair)
Mary Barbara Boat, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Stephan Pelikan, Ph.D. (Committee Member)

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  • Chekour, A. (2014). The Effectiveness of MyMathLab (MML) Learning System on Developmental Math Instruction [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1407405249

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Chekour, Adam. The Effectiveness of MyMathLab (MML) Learning System on Developmental Math Instruction. 2014. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1407405249.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Chekour, Adam. "The Effectiveness of MyMathLab (MML) Learning System on Developmental Math Instruction." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1407405249

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)