Data from the Efficacy Study of From Here to There! A Dynamic Technology for Improving Algebraic Understanding
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study shares anonymized data from 4,092 students on educational technologies for algebraic learning. Researchers can access this dataset to explore online learning environments and student math performance.
Area Of Science
- Educational Technology
- Mathematics Education
- Learning Sciences
Background
- The efficacy of educational technologies in improving algebraic understanding is a key area of research.
- Large-scale data collection is crucial for robust analysis of learning interventions.
- The "From Here to There!" game is a research-based tool designed to enhance algebraic skills.
Purpose Of The Study
- To provide comprehensive, anonymized datasets for researchers studying educational technologies.
- To facilitate secondary analysis of student data related to algebraic learning.
- To support research on the impact of digital tools in middle school mathematics.
Main Methods
- A randomized control trial involving 4,092 7th-grade students was conducted.
- Data collection occurred between 2020-2021 in a large U.S. school district.
- The dataset includes over 400 measures, encompassing demographics, assessments, and student interactions.
Main Results
- The dataset contains detailed student performance and engagement metrics.
- Anonymized data is securely stored on the Open Science Framework (OSF).
- Data is available to researchers upon signing a data-sharing agreement.
Conclusions
- This dataset offers valuable resources for investigating algebraic learning in online settings.
- Researchers can utilize this data to examine the effectiveness of educational games.
- The availability of this data promotes transparency and reproducibility in educational research.
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