Learning multiplication through computer-assisted learning activities

This study develops and implements a computer-assisted learning (CAL) program with both multiplicative facts practices and the instruction of meaning behind these facts. The effectiveness of CAL on the development of multiplication abilities is also explored. Eight CAL activities are developed to te...

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Published in:Computers in human behavior 2008-09, Vol.24 (6), p.2904-2916
Main Authors: Chang, Kuo-En, Sung, Yao-Ting, Chen, Yu-Lung, Huang, Long-Hua
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Computer-assisted learning
Educational psychology
Elementary mathematical education
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Multiplication learning
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychopedagogics. Didactics
Pupil and student. Academic achievement and failure
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Summary:This study develops and implements a computer-assisted learning (CAL) program with both multiplicative facts practices and the instruction of meaning behind these facts. The effectiveness of CAL on the development of multiplication abilities is also explored. Eight CAL activities are developed to teach multiplication to second grade elementary school students. The CAL program is comprised of three stages of instruction that addressed in succession the basic concept of multiplication, the meaning and properties of multiplication and multiplication-related computation skills. Evaluation of the effects of the learning activities reveals that CAL activities are effective in improving comprehension of the concept of multiplication and the meaning and properties of multiplication for students who have lower prior knowledge of multiplication, but it does not significantly improve the development of multiplication-related computation skills. Nevertheless, CAL activities facilitate overall learning of multiplication.
ISSN:0747-5632
1873-7692
DOI:10.1016/j.chb.2008.04.015