Abstract
Much literature has presented evidence that supplemental digital resources enhance student performance with mathematics. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of a web-adaptive digital resource, Think Through Math©, on student performance with state-mandated annual standardized mathematics assessments. This study utilized a quantitative research design and conducted multiple regression analyses among 723 students from a north Texas school district that showed high-levels of use with Think Through Math© during the 2015-2016 school year. Data from Think Through Math© reports and annual standardized mathematics assessments were collected and analyzed from elementary, intermediate, junior high, and high school campus levels. Results of the multiple regression analyses were reported for each campus level, as well as several statistically significant and positive associations.
Highlights
Annual standardized assessments have become the predominant means through which student learning is measured in the United States
Results showed that Think Through Math© usage explained a significant amount of variance in student performance (n = 90) with the Grade 4 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Mathematics assessment (F(10, 72) = 10.91, p = 0.00), with an adjusted R2 of
These findings suggested that the model accounts for approximately 55% of variance in students’ STAAR mathematics assessment scores than would be explained by chance
Summary
Numerous studies have ascertained that traditional supplemental digital resources, such as apps, websites, videos, and software, are effective tools to enhance student performance with mathematics (e.g., Boster et al, 2007; Foster, Anthony, Clements, Sarama, & Williams, 2016; Kiriakidis & Geer, 2014; Securro, Jones, Cantrell, & Blackwell, 2006). Beginning in 1999, Texas enacted state legislation, currently known as the Student Success Initiative (SSI), which ties grade advancement for students in Grades 5 and 8 to successful completion of the required STAAR mathematics assessments (Texas Education Agency, 2016b) As schools implement these requirements for students to move to the grade level, Texas sanctioned the development of various supplemental digital resources to support performance with mathematics among all students with the Texas Students Using Curriculum Content to Ensure Sustained Success (SUCCESS) program (Texas Education Agency, 2016c)
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