Data from the Efficacy Study of From Here to There! A Dynamic Technology for Improving Algebraic Understanding

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.