Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

9-21-2001

Abstract

Teaching complex subjects such as mathematical modeling is intrinsically challenging. It is more so in a typical classroom setting. In this paper, we explore the use of technology to provide an electronic tutor that interacts with both teacher and student to provide a personalized and focused learning experience. Affinity Learning is an environment that captures the skills of a master teacher in a dynamic but simple technical embodiment and presents lessons and assessments online to a student. Initial results not only indicate that learning has occurred, but also distinguish male from female performance and give interesting insight into the learning process itself.

Comments

Zygielbaum, A.I., N. Grandgenett, "Affinity Learning in Mathematics," Invited Paper, NSF Workshop on Pre-Calculus Education Reform, October, 2001.

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