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Using Cognitive Tutor Software In Learning Linear Algebra Word Concept
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, Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Journal of Interactive Learning Research Volume 26, Number 4, ISSN 1093-023X Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC

Abstract

This paper reports on a study of twelve 10th grade students using Cognitive Tutor, a math software program, to learn linear algebra word concept. The study’s purpose was to examine whether students’ mathematics performance as it is related to using Cognitive Tutor provided evidence to support Koedlinger’s (2002) four instructional principles used in developing the program. The data collected in this study included 70-minute classroom observation and whole-class student interviews. The findings from both data provided evidences to show that the four instructional principles that focus on symbolic form of math concepts, processes, multiple representations, and both conceptual and procedural knowledge enhanced the using of Cognitive Tutor software in learning linear algebra word concept. However, the data also showed that the wordings of math questions descriptions were not clear for students which might prevent them from generating the symbolic form of the linear algebra word concept. Additional findings related to student satisfaction and dissatisfaction with using Cognitive Tutor to learn mathematical knowledge processes were reported.

Keywords: Linear Algebra, Cognitive Tutor, Secondary Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Mathematics Learning.

Citation

Yang, K.J. (2015). Using Cognitive Tutor Software In Learning Linear Algebra Word Concept. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 26(4), 431-452. Waynesville, NC: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

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