Date of Award
1-2016
Document Type
Action Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
First Advisor
Yasemin Gunpinar
Department/School
Education
Abstract
This Action Research examines the effects of using an interactive, adaptive software program, Front Row, in helping a sixth grade teacher to differentiate mathematics. Ten students who go to a parochial school in a rural, midwestern community were included in the study. The data collection tools included a pre-research reflection, a journal of teacher observations, a daily student questionnaire, computer generated reports, a mid-research reflection, and a post-research reflection. Overall, this research showed an average growth of 1.74 years, or 44.9 percent with regard to grade level equivalency. This growth indicates the students’ ability to perform mathematics skills independently. Due to the integration of Front Row, the students were more engaged in activities and showed growth on their achievement. This helped narrow existing gaps on the Common Core State Standards foundational domains. However, future research would consider other adaptive, technology integration tools to aid in mathematics differentiation.
Recommended Citation
Morales, Abigail. (2016). Using Technology to Aid in the Differentiation of Mathematics in a Sixth Grade Classroom. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/maed/147