The use of computer softwares and mathematics achievements of 8th grade students in Puerto Rico: using NAEP 2015 restricted data

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3-4-2019

Abstract

Technology had dramatically changed people’s lives and education, including the teaching and learning of mathematics. This quantitative study explores the mathematics achievement patterns of 8th grade students in Puerto Rico and their relationship with the use of computer mathematical softwares (e.g. statistical, graphic, geometric, and spreadsheet programs). The emerged theoretical perspective is based on the Education Production Function and Critical Race Theory to acknowledge the unique Puerto Rican culture and to avoid comparisons with other group of students in the United States. The investigation analyzed 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data. This talk will present results from preliminary descriptive statistical analysis on non-restricted Math NAEP Data. The discussions of the results will help the mathematics education community to target improvements in the use of technology for the mathematics education of students in Puerto Rico.

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Link to the presenter's dissertation.

Monday, March 4, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in Math 103
Refreshments at 4:00 p.m. in Math Lounge 109

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