American Economic Journal:
Economic Policy
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Technology's Edge: The Educational Benefits of Computer-Aided Instruction
American Economic Journal: Economic Policy
vol. 1,
no. 1, February 2009
(pp. 52–74)
Abstract
We present results from a randomized study of a well-defined use of computers in schools, a popular instructional computer program for pre-algebra and algebra. We primarily assess the program using a test designed to target pre-algebra and algebra skills. Students randomly assigned to computer-aided instruction score significantly higher on a pre-algebra and algebra test than students randomly assigned to traditional instruction. We hypothesize that this effectiveness arises from increased individualized instruction as the effects appear larger for students in larger classes and in classes with high student absentee rates. (JEL H75, I21)Citation
Barrow, Lisa, Lisa Markman, and Cecilia Elena Rouse. 2009. "Technology's Edge: The Educational Benefits of Computer-Aided Instruction." American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 1 (1): 52–74. DOI: 10.1257/pol.1.1.52Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- H75 State and Local Government: Health, Education, and Welfare
- I21 Analysis of Education
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