Impact of the Algebra Nation Tutoring Program on the Performance of Students Who Retake the End-of-Course Exam

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Abstract

High failure rates mean many students must repeat Algebra, yet passing rates for repeaters remain low. Online tutoring may be a useful resource for these students. The present analysis examines the impact of Algebra Nation, a free online tutoring platform, on the performance of students who failed the end-of-course (EOC) exam the previous year. Results indicate that higher use of Algebra Nation was associated with greater EOC gains, particularly for students most at risk for repeated failure.

Authors

• Walter L. Leite, University of Florida

• Dee Duygu Cetin-Berber, University of Florida

• Zachary Kendall Collier, University of Florida

• Anne Corinne Huggins-Manley, University of Florida

• Carole R. Beal, University of Florida