Effects of a Digital Mathematics Fluency Program on the Fluency and Generalization of Learners
Open Access
Author:
Cozad, Lauren
Graduate Program:
Special Education
Degree:
Doctor of Education
Document Type:
Dissertation
Date of Defense:
May 07, 2019
Committee Members:
Paul J Riccomini, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor Paul J Riccomini, Committee Chair/Co-Chair Jennifer L Frank, Committee Member Jonte Charez Taylor, Committee Member Gwendolyn Monica Lloyd, Outside Member
Keywords:
mathematics math fluency digital intervention learning disabilities special education
Abstract:
This study examines the effects of a digital-based fluency program on students’ fluency growth, generalization to paper, and generalization to complex computation. The program (i.e. Reflex Math) uses a fact family approach to teach and practice specific facts using game-based play. The 10-week intervention was implemented with seven classrooms of second grade students in a within-subjects group experimental design study. Results indicated that students gained on average 119.87 facts from using the program. Specifically, students with disabilities grew at a similar rate as compared to their non-disabled peers. Students showed they were able to generalize growth to both a paper-based format and complex computation. Additionally, teachers, parents, and students enjoyed using the program and would recommend it. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
