OK, so after considering what this quarter is going to look like both at work and home I think I may have figured out what I would like to do for my research. I would like to examine the use of online quizzes as opposed to paper tests. I am considering using my 2 Algebra Concepts courses to create a comparison study. The first assessment one class would take it using paper and the other would take it using the computer. On the second assessment the classes would switch roles. I would probably combine these experiences with a survey to acquire the student's opinions of taking online assessments. I'm still working out all the details and looking at the beginning to middle of May to actually have the assessments. Now all I have to do is the research! Literature Review here I come. If you're interested in my time line I'm going to try to create a link but I will also include the address so you can just copy and paste. I would love your input!
Thanks!
Leah
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At one point I had considered doing a very similar research project. I mentioned on my blog how I really think that I would like the convenience of online grading, but I didn't know how students would take to it. Since I have only one math class, I don't know how thorough a study I could have conducted in the available time frame. State testing would have presented a bit of an inconvenience as well. I look forward to finding out how your study goes.
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