Replication data for: Technology's Edge: The Educational Benefits of Computer-Aided Instruction

Name: Replication data for: Technology's Edge: The Educational Benefits of Computer-Aided Instruction
Published: Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2009
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Keywords: Randomized Control Trial

Principal Investigator(s): View help for Principal Investigator(s) Lisa Barrow; Lisa Markman; Cecilia Elena Rouse

Version: View help for Version V1

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Project Citation:

Barrow, Lisa, Markman, Lisa, and Rouse, Cecilia Elena. Replication data for: Technology’s Edge: The Educational Benefits of Computer-Aided Instruction. Nashville, TN: American Economic Association [publisher], 2009. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2019-10-13. https://doi.org/10.3886/E114541V1

Project Description

Summary: We present results from a randomized study of a well-defined use of computers in schools, a popular instructional computer program for pre-algebra and algebra. We primarily assess the program using a test designed to target pre-algebra and algebra skills. Students randomly assigned to computer-aided instruction score significantly higher on a pre-algebra and algebra test than students randomly assigned to traditional instruction. We hypothesize that this effectiveness arises from increased individualized instruction as the effects appear larger for students in larger classes and in classes with high student absentee rates. (JEL H75, I21)

Scope of Project

Subject Terms: Randomized Control Trial

JEL Classification:
H75 State and Local Government: Health; Education; Welfare; Public Pensions
I21 Analysis of Education

Geographic Coverage: United States

Universe: Middle and secondary students in select U.S. urban districts.

Data Type(s): administrative records data; experimental data

Collection Notes: We administered a custom-designed test at baseline and follow-up.

Methodology

Data Source: District administrative data and custom data.

Unit(s) of Observation: individuals,

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