Title :
AADMLSS Practice: A Culturally Relevant Algebra Tutor
Author :
Wang, Lingyan ; Moses, Wanda ; Ekandem, Joshua ; Gilbert, Juan E.
Author_Institution :
Comput. Sci. & Software Eng., Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents an online web-based culturally relevant algebra tutor. It is designed for African American students to improve their mathematical skills. As a critical part of a culturally relevant tutor framework, AADMLSS (African-American Distributed Multiple Learning Styles System) focuses on practicing algebra, but can be adapted to other courses. The Algebra Problems Practice (APP) module is the practice environment where students can extract an algebra problem and practice solving it through interaction with a 3D virtual tutor. Practice on this system, tailored with familiar cultural elements, is expected to improve students´ ability and skills in mathematics.
Keywords :
algebra; computer aided instruction; learning systems; mathematics computing; 3D virtual tutor; AADMLSS practice; African-American Distributed Multiple Learning Styles System; algebra problem practice; online Web-based culturally relevant algebra tutor; Algebra; Cultural differences; Educational institutions; Materials; Usability; AADMLSS; Algebra; Ethnocomputing Learning Systems; Ethnomathematics;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2011 11th IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Athens, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-209-7
Electronic_ISBN :
2161-3761
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2011.34