The Cooperative Computer-Assisted Instruction in Mathematical Education

摘要

In this research, we study the cooperative learning, Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) and combination of these two methods, called Cooperative Computer-Assisted Instruction (CCAI). In fact CCAI is one of the cooperative learning strategies. In CCAI method with the use of computer and attractive softwares, there will be appropriate grounds in instruction and educational achievement of mathematics for students. This method is examined for small groups of students in a workshop. On the basis of our observations from this workshop and other small samples, we have investigated some hypotheses on the reduce of students? negative beliefs about mathematics, the response of mathematics teachers and students to CCAI, the speed of learning mathematics and its independence from time scheduling. The students in this workshop are taught heuristic strategies with the use of produced computer softwares via Cooperative Computer-Assisted Instruction. Despite of the limited amount of training and other limitations, the difference between pretest and posttest scores is meaningfully significant.