Being an opportunist or a hard worker: Comparison of computer-based input types for arithmetical word problems

Yana C.Y. Huang, Solars Y.W. Cheng, Ellen C.C. Liu, Winston M.C. Wu, Hercy N.H. Cheng, Tak Wai Chan

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Abstract

The digital content has been considered as a core part of classroom learning. The way to input answers may influence student learning behaviors. This paper focuses on three computer-based input types - choice buttons, drag-and-drop, and text boxes - that are used frequently in arithmetical word problems of elementary schools. The experiment was conducted to examine how students input answers in computers and how they are engaged in learning. The results showed that the students had high accuracy when they had to type their answers; they were willing to spend time on studying the questions and creating the answers. When students were allowed to choosing or dragging-and-dropping, some of students would guess the answer by the "advantage" of computers - instant feedbacks. This paper suggests that the interface should facilitate a student to be a hard worker rather than an opportunist.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2009
Pages777-783
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2009
Event17th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2009 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 30 Nov 20094 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2009

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2009
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period30/11/094/12/09

Keywords

  • Arithmetical word problems
  • Computer based input types
  • Digital content

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