Cognitive Tutor Algebra I: Teaching Algebra to High School Students
Intervention Details
Subject
MathAcademic Program
General EducationDuration
Full school yearGrades
8, 9, 10, 11, 12Personnel
General Education Teacher
Intervention Summary
Cognitive Tutor Algebra I is a computer-based program that combines individualized lessons with collaborative problem-solving activities to teach algebra to high school students. The program is designed for 40% computer lab time and 60% classroom activities. Cognitive Tutor Algebra I lessons cover topics such as solving linear equations, mathematical modeling with linear and quadratic expressions, problem-solving using proportion reasoning, and analyzing data and making predictions. The program is self-paced, and students' progress is based on mastery of the material.
Grades
8, 9, 10, 11, 12Personnel
General Education TeacherStatistical Finding Summary
Positive effect on algebra performance for one study
No effect on algebra performance for three studies
Negative effect on geometry performance for one study
No effect on general mathematics achievement for one study
Source
U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse. (2016). Cognitive Tutor Algebra I. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/intervention/818.
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