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The Impact of a Mathematical Intelligent Tutoring System on Students’ Performance on Standardized High-Stake Tests

Two studies in Tennessee districts explore the effectiveness of ALEKS. Findings reveal students with higher ALEKS proficiency had higher math performance.

  • Math
  • Supplemental
  • ALEKS
  • ESSA Tier III (Promising)
  • 5th Grade
  • 6th Grade
  • 7th Grade
  • 8th Grade
  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • Tennessee
  • PreK-12
  • Research

Description

Article Abstract

This chapter presents findings from two observational studies conducted in Memphis City School District and Shelby County School District exploring the effectiveness of a mathematical intelligent tutoring system called ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces). Specifically, these studies were designed to assess the relationship between students' interaction with ALEKS and mathematics achievement test scores. The two studies involved retroactively comparing students' TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) mathematics scores with their proficiency level scores in ALEKS. The findings reveal that students who show a higher level of proficiency in ALEKS scored significantly higher on the TCAP.

Research Citation

Sullins, J., Meister, R., Craig, S. D., Wilson, W. M., Bargagliotti, A., & Hu, X. (2013). Is there a relationship between interacting with a mathematical intelligent tutoring system and students’ performance on standardized high-stake tests? In D. Albert, C. Doble, D. Eppstein, J.Falmagne, & X. Hu (Eds.), Knowledge spaces: Applications to education. (pp. 69-78). Springer: Berlin Heidelberg