Research question:

Does the use of ICT in Maths lessons

increase the engagement and

motivation of low ability students?

Context of researchO 8WF O Difficult topics can cause decreased

motivationO Exploration of Smart and other ICT

tools/software

MethodO 3 lesson statistics investigation ‘Do better reaction times make you better at video games?’O Lesson 1 – Use of Xbox Kinect O Lesson 2 – Using excel for graphs/film clipsO Lesson 3 – Creating a report

Student perception of engagementO Pre and post investigation questionnaire (like scale)O Focus group interviews for in depth infoTeacher/LSA assessment of engagementO Comparison of previous work from focus groupO Observations of focus group during lessons

Student perception of engagement

8WF pre-investigation questionnaire analysis

    1 2 3 4Q1 Before Maths I feel 1 1 8 4Q2 During Maths I feel 0 4 6 4Q3 Lots of different activities 0 0 9 5Q4 Partners or groups 0 0 2 12Q5 ICT in Maths 0 0 4 10

Percentage of total: 1.785714 8.928571 51.78571 62.5

8WF post-investigation questionnaire analysis

    1 2 3 4Q1 Before Maths I feel 0 0 8 5Q2 During Maths I feel 0 1 4 8Q3 Lots of different activities 0 0 3 10Q4 Partners or groups 0 0 0 13Q5 ICT in Maths 0 0 4 9

Percentage of total: 0 1.785714 33.92857 80.35714

‘In the series of lessons there has been much better enthusiasm to learn from the students who are usually require a push to get started’

LSA

Student thoughtsO Focus group interviews‘I like to do lots of different activities in lessons as it helps to keep

me on task’

‘I feel confident using ICT so am more confident in trying the Maths’

‘My favourite activity has been the Kinect investigation. It was learning hard topics in a fun way which made me concentrate more!’Conclusion: Confidence through participation, participation increased through

enjoyment of activities’

Teacher assessment of participation

Comparisons to previous work• Better effort level evident – volume of work• Some students demonstrated a more in depth understanding 

Teacher/LSA observations during use of ICTMore confidence and enthusiasm to participate in tasks

Better independence in completing tasks without ‘hover’ support

Students used ICT as an opportunity to support learning, previously too much writing could be a hindrance

 

ConclusionO Evidence from student perception

and teacher assessment suggests ICT in lessons has improved motivation and the level of participation in lessons

What’s next?Track the engagement and motivation of these students when ICT is used

Repeat the research:Does increased motivation effect achievement/learning scores?Focussed observations of lessons with/without ICT