Lawrence M. Lesser|Dennis K. Pearl|John J. Weber|Dominic M. Dousa|Robert P. Carey|Stephen A. Haddad
Developing Interactive Educational Songs for Introductory Statistics
The University of Texas at El Paso|Pennsylvania State University|Georgia State University|The University of Texas at El Paso|Pennsylvania State University|The University of Texas at El Paso
article describes process used develop assess nsffunded instructional innovation online collection httpswwwcauseweborgsmiles 28 interactive songs high esthetic quality designed span literaturebased learning objectives introductory statistics develop statistical literacy reasoning interactive songs also designed reduce statistics anxiety require little time instructor expertise songs interactive interface solicits provides hints feedback student contributions concepts examples plays back song student inputs integrated highlighted providing brief background article describes requirements challenges opportunities educational songwriting mathematical sciences describes intervention special nature affected development process pilot studies research university majority black twoyear college showed students found innovation good tool help learning reduce anxiety statistics easy follow interface use high quality songs analysis log files use software shows evidence better performance assessments use informs improvements automated feedback supplemental materials article available online