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The Impact of Proper Use of Learning System on Students’ Performance
Case Study of Using MyMathLab
Mohamed Chabi
1
and Sharmeen Ibrahim
2
1
Department of Mathematics, Foundation Program, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
2
Academic Support Unit, SLSC, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
Keywords:
Independent Learners, E-learning, Learning Management System, MyMathLab, Study Plan.
Abstract:
In Summer 2012, the Foundation Program Unit of Qatar University has started implementing new ways of
teaching Math by introducing MML (MyMathLab) as an innovative interactive tool to support standard teach-
ing. MML is used to enhance learning and motivate students to be engaged outside the classroom in the
learning process. In this paper, we focused on the effect of proper use of one of the component of MML
the Study Plan on students performance. Authors investigated the results of students in Pre-calculus course
during Fall 2012 in Foundation Program and in Business Mathematics during Spring 2013 at Qatar University.
The results showed that there was a strong correlation between students’ results in study plan and final course
grade results in Pre-Calculus course and how Business Math students benefited in using Study plan in MML
to improve their Math skills. Also in this paper, we included the survey’s results on the use of MML.
1 INTRODUCTION
In this decade, the traditional ways of teaching have
almost disappeared. In many fields of life, there
is a huge evidence demonstrating that technology-
enhanced instruction will definitely improve the stu-
dent learning outcomes. It will also utilize the re-
sources available to instructors and educational stake-
holders. Josten
´
s Learning Corp and the American As-
sociation of School Administrators conducted a study
of 1,0000 teachers and found out that 94% of in-
structors and school superintendents believe comput-
ers have improved teaching and learning (Law et al., ;
Tapscott, 2005).
It is also revealed that the use of technology in
education expands course offerings and learning ma-
terials in addition to increasing student engagement
and motivation. Moreover, it will support learning 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
In our study, we highlight a tool called MyMath-
Lab (MML) which is an online interactive and edu-
cational system. It covers courses from basic math
through calculus and statistics, as well as math for
business and future educators. It is designed mainly
for learners who seek more opportunity for practice,
immediate feedback, and automated grading. It was
developed by Pearson, a textbook publishing com-
pany. It is claimed by the company that since it
was released, it has been used by 9 million students
at 1,900 colleges in the United States. According
to a Pearson survey, 80% of students who used this
tool have reported that MML has helped them to suc-
ceed(Speckler, 2010).
Section 2 includes a literature review of some e-
learning systems. Section 3 mainly focuses on the
Study Plan component of MyMathLab. Section 4 dis-
cusses the results and finding of the study. Conclu-
sions and recommendations are presented in Section
5.
2 LITERATURE REVIEW
Many studies were done in the field of integrating
technology with Math learning and teaching. In 2001,
Souters research study observed five algebra classes
involving four teachers and 92 ninth-grade students.
He concluded that using integrating technology into
mathematics can increase student achievement and
motivation which will lead to enhancing students
overall performance(Raines and Clark, 2011).
Moreover, some studies have approved that when
the student uses graphical calculator during their
learning process, then it makes it easier to decide
the best technique to solve the questions which will
lead to better learning outcomes. Several other re-
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Chabi M. and Ibrahim S..
The Impact of Proper Use of Learning System on Students’ Performance - Case Study of Using MyMathLab.
DOI: 10.5220/0004961605510554
In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU-2014), pages 551-554
ISBN: 978-989-758-020-8
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