Improving middle school math achievement using a web-based program and extended written tasks

Identifier

etd-07032012-113855

Author

Sarah Claire Dyer, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Natural Sciences (MNS)

Department

Natural Sciences (Interdepartmental Program)

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

This thesis outlines a dual-intensity approach using a web-based program, MyMathLab, for procedural fluency and, in parallel, extended written tasks for helping students improve their reasoning skills, to learn to use multiple representations, and securing mathematical knowledge. The new Common Core State Standards have increased expectations and achievement goals at all grade levels, the required changes being most significant at earlier grade levels (in elementary and middle schools). It is my assertion that a combined approach, one that encompasses both procedure-oriented practice for fluency and extended written tasks designed to stretch thinking and reasoning is needed to meet these goals.

Date

2012

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Dyer, Sarah Claire, "Improving middle school math achievement using a web-based program and extended written tasks" (2012). LSU Master's Theses. 1953.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/1953

Committee Chair

Neubrander, Frank

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.1953