Share Paper: Mathematics for All: Bridging the Knowledge Gap Through Online Learning

  1. Shawn Wigg, Florida Virtual School, United States
Wednesday, March 27 5:15-5:35 PM Grand Couteau

Abstract: The United States continues to fall further down the international rankings in its percentage of students who are proficient in Mathematics. With changing legislation, increased accountability in education, and shifting standards, it is now more than ever that we must provide our students with alternative online resources to master mathematics. This paper examines the need for online mathematics and how it can be presented in an engaging, interactive, and individualized way. The findings show that students respond positively to virtual mathematics when given appropriate resources to make the material come to life in a real way that applies to their ...