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Enhancing Student Learning Using Math XL

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Enhancing Student Learning Using Math XL. Carla DelTreste & Mark Roland Dutchess Community College. In the beginning…. Fred and his abacus. Mr. Smith’s “chalk and talk.”. And then…. We have the technology. And now…. Topic of discussion.

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Enhancing Student Learning Using Math XL

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  1. Enhancing Student Learning Using Math XL Carla DelTreste & Mark Roland Dutchess Community College

  2. In the beginning…

  3. Fred and his abacus

  4. Mr. Smith’s “chalk and talk.”

  5. And then… We have the technology.

  6. And now…

  7. Topic of discussion • Integrating MathXL online software with developmental and other mathematics courses (available with most Pearson, Addison Wesley/Prentice Hall texts)

  8. Educational Benefits • Additional resource • Step by step guided examples • “I knew how to do it in class but I went home and had no idea what I was doing.” • Additional exercises • For the student that needs to master the skill • Instant Feedback • Homework assignments allow for multiple attempts at the same question

  9. Educational Benefits • Self study guide • An opportunity for those students who want additional practice to work through extra examples for each section on their own • Functions are similar to homework assignments Primarily, because MathXL…

  10. Enhances student learning!

  11. Teaching Benefits • Management strategy • Provides an opportunity for individual graded homework assignments and quizzes • Automatic grading with electronic grade book • Recorded time on task

  12. When can you fit it in? • Mark • Graded and non-graded homework • Test reviews • Study plan • Outside quizzes • Specific review days

  13. When can you fit it in? • Carla • Designated lab days • Outside quizzes • Participation • Study guide to help with extra practice for tests and final exam

  14. How? • www.mathxl.com

  15. Student Survey • survey for students

  16. Quotes from Students • Where do you complete your MathXL work? • “In my parent’s room” • “Home” • “Math lab” • “Wherever there is a computer” • “I don’t”

  17. Quotes from Students • Would you rather do textbook work or MathXL work? Why? • “Honestly, MathXL because it shows you how to correctly do the problems.” • “I feel both go hand in hand with study skills.” • “MathXL. Less handwriting.” • “Textbook because it is easier to go back to pages for references.” • “No, because I hate math.” • “MathXL Baby!!”

  18. Quotes from Students • Describe how you feel MathXL has affected your performance in the course. • “It hasn’t.” • “Improved my performance because I am forced to practice.” • “I actually want to do my homework.” • “I found that when I keep up with using MathXL my grades are far more better.” • “Little things that I may have not gotten in class were clarified with MathXL.”

  19. Quotes from Students • If you had to sum up your experience using MathXL in one sentence, what would you say? • “Bitchin’ yo.” • “Helpful, Helpful, Helpful. Math is all about practice so the structure of MathXL is perfect.” • “Am loving it!” • “I find MathXL to be a waste of time.” • “Made 091 a whole lot easier.” • “MathXL is excellent and helps for students who cannot work under pressure. I also takes you step by step. I like it and I hope it stays around for the next generation.”

  20. Questions?

  21. Thank you! • Thanks to all of you who attended. • Special thanks to Addison Wesley.

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