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Research question:
Does the use of ICT in Maths lessons
increase the engagement and
motivation of low ability students?
Context of researchO 8WF O Difficult topics can cause decreased
motivationO Exploration of Smart and other ICT
tools/software
MethodO 3 lesson statistics investigation ‘Do better reaction times make you better at video games?’O Lesson 1 – Use of Xbox Kinect O Lesson 2 – Using excel for graphs/film clipsO Lesson 3 – Creating a report
Student perception of engagementO Pre and post investigation questionnaire (like scale)O Focus group interviews for in depth infoTeacher/LSA assessment of engagementO Comparison of previous work from focus groupO Observations of focus group during lessons
Student perception of engagement
8WF pre-investigation questionnaire analysis
1 2 3 4Q1 Before Maths I feel 1 1 8 4Q2 During Maths I feel 0 4 6 4Q3 Lots of different activities 0 0 9 5Q4 Partners or groups 0 0 2 12Q5 ICT in Maths 0 0 4 10
Percentage of total: 1.785714 8.928571 51.78571 62.5
8WF post-investigation questionnaire analysis
1 2 3 4Q1 Before Maths I feel 0 0 8 5Q2 During Maths I feel 0 1 4 8Q3 Lots of different activities 0 0 3 10Q4 Partners or groups 0 0 0 13Q5 ICT in Maths 0 0 4 9
Percentage of total: 0 1.785714 33.92857 80.35714
‘In the series of lessons there has been much better enthusiasm to learn from the students who are usually require a push to get started’
LSA
Student thoughtsO Focus group interviews‘I like to do lots of different activities in lessons as it helps to keep
me on task’
‘I feel confident using ICT so am more confident in trying the Maths’
‘My favourite activity has been the Kinect investigation. It was learning hard topics in a fun way which made me concentrate more!’Conclusion: Confidence through participation, participation increased through
enjoyment of activities’
Teacher assessment of participation
Comparisons to previous work• Better effort level evident – volume of work• Some students demonstrated a more in depth understanding
Teacher/LSA observations during use of ICTMore confidence and enthusiasm to participate in tasks
Better independence in completing tasks without ‘hover’ support
Students used ICT as an opportunity to support learning, previously too much writing could be a hindrance
ConclusionO Evidence from student perception
and teacher assessment suggests ICT in lessons has improved motivation and the level of participation in lessons
What’s next?Track the engagement and motivation of these students when ICT is used
Repeat the research:Does increased motivation effect achievement/learning scores?Focussed observations of lessons with/without ICT