Effects of Web-based Intelligent Tutoring Systems on Academic Achievement and Retention

This study examines the effect of web-based intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) on academic achievement and retention. The ITS developed by Arici and Karaci (2013) was adapted for instruction on electronic spreadsheet software, and an experimental study was conducted with 80 undergraduate students. T...

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Published in:International journal of computer applications 2018-09, Vol.181 (16), p.35-41
Main Authors: Karaci, Abdulkadir, Ibrahim, Halil, Bilgici, Goksal, Arici, Nursal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academic Persistence
Computer Software
Control Groups
Experimental Groups
Foreign Countries
Instructional Effectiveness
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Management Systems
Pretests Posttests
Spreadsheets
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:This study examines the effect of web-based intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) on academic achievement and retention. The ITS developed by Arici and Karaci (2013) was adapted for instruction on electronic spreadsheet software, and an experimental study was conducted with 80 undergraduate students. The experimental design involved quantitative research using a pre- and post-tests with a control group. The control and experimental groups consisted of 42 and 38 students, respectively. To measure academic achievement and retention, the researchers developed an achievement test that consisted of 27 questions. After a four-week implementation period, students that used the ITS showed higher levels of academic achievement than the control group. However, the ITS did not significantly influence retention levels.
ISSN:0975-8887
0975-8887
DOI:10.5120/ijca2018917806