Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a treatment designed to improve college algebra students' attitudes toward mathematics. Keller's ARCS motivational design model was used as a guiding framework for the development of a motivational video, which was delivered online. The application of motivational design to improve mathematics attitudes in an online environment extends the use of motivational design. A pretest-posttest control group design was used to test the effectiveness of the treatment. The participants in this study were 43 students enrolled in a college algebra course offered at a large state university in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Statistically significant results were observed for improved attitudes toward mathematics.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | TechTrends |
Volume | 57 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2013 |
Disciplines
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Keywords
- College algebra
- Mathematics Attitude
- Motivational design