Computer-Generated Feedback for Mathematics Problem Solving

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2nd Grade

About the Intervention

Computer-Generated Feedback for Mathematics Problem Solving is an intervention designed to improve second-grade students' understanding of mathematical equivalence problems (e.g., 3+4+5=3+__). Students receive initial instruction on a correct problem-solving strategy (the equalize strategy) from a tutor, then solve 12 math equivalence problems on a computer independently. The intervention tests different feedback conditions: immediate feedback (correct answer provided after each problem), summative feedback (correct answers provided after all 12 problems), or no feedback. Feedback is delivered solely by the computer and contains only the correct answer without explicit right/wrong judgments. The intervention is delivered one-on-one in a single 25-minute session, with a posttest administered the following day.

Statistical Findings

Positive effect on posttest scores for low prior knowledge students (both immediate and summative feedback vs. no feedback)

Positive effect on mastery (100% correct) for all students (immediate feedback vs. no feedback)

Positive effect on intervention problem-solving performance for low prior knowledge students (immediate feedback vs. no feedback)

Positive effect on reducing common incorrect strategies (immediate feedback vs. no feedback and summative feedback)

Negative effect on self-assessment ratings (summative feedback vs. no feedback and immediate feedback)

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Programs & Services

General Education

Delivery Methods

Face-to-Face, Online – Asynchronous

Disability Support

N/A

Target Groups

Student(s)

Source

Bethany, R. & Emily R., F. (2016). The Benefits of Computer-Generated Feedback for Mathematics Problem Solving (ED566264). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED566264.pdf.

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