The HOMEWORK system evidenced learning gains, increased engagement and more time on maths in UK Key Stage 1 settings¶

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Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · design r2–r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2008 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Pre- and post-test results evidenced learning gains after use of the HOMEWORK system. → Rosemary Luckin 2008 q2 i? In an observation comparison, maths lessons using the HOMEWORK system showed more time on maths, less waiting, and increased attention and engagement. → Rosemary Luckin 2008 (2)

Evidence¶

Rosemary Luckin 2008¶

Rosemary Luckin. (2008). The Learner Centric Ecology of Resources: A Framework for using Technology to Scaffold Learning. Computers & Education 50, 449-462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2007.09.018

q2 · i? · design · r3

Evaluation of the penultimate and final prototype with more than 30 children from a rural village primary school, their teacher and parents, using multiple sources including questionnaires, teacher interviews and pre/post learning tests. The study found that "The pre-and post system use test results evidenced learning gains"; no effect size is printed.

"The pre-and post system use test results evidenced learning gains."

Rosemary Luckin 2008 (2)¶

Rosemary Luckin. (2008). The Learner Centric Ecology of Resources: A Framework for using Technology to Scaffold Learning. Computers & Education 50, 449-462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2007.09.018

q2 · i? · design · r2

A small observation study compared a maths lesson using the HOMEWORK system with one without it. The comparison found "more time was spent on doing maths, with little or no time spent by children waiting for attention" and the children displayed increased attention and engagement. No effect size is printed.

"when the HOMEWORK system was used more time was spent on doing maths, with little or no time spent by children waiting for attention."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

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