Proposal: Hidden Achievement Predictors: Equalizing Effects of Virtual Manipulatives (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Research Presession)

Tuesday, April 16, 2013: 1:00 PM

Room 201 (Colorado Convention Center)

Patricia Moyer-Packenham , Utah State University, North Logan, UT

Joe Baker , Utah State University, Logan, UT

Kati Rodzon , Utah State University, Logan, UT

Katie L. Anderson , Utah State University, Logan, UT

Jessica Shumway , Utah State University, Logan, UT

Kerry Jordan , Utah State University, Logan, UT

Arla Westenskow , Utah State University, Logan, UT

Description:
This study used a rigorous design to examine effects of virtual manipulatives (VMs) on achievement: (1) N = 350 students, (2) within-class random assignment, (3) retention effects measured by delayed posttests, (4) treatment fidelity measured by observations, and (5) psychometric properties of instruments. Results reveal predictors of achievement when VMs are used in mathematics instruction.