8. Using Completing
Computer Worksheet
“I was less “I faked paying
distracted.” attention to
teacher.”
“I was more
actively involved “The class was
in solving the boring.”
problems.”
9. • Students can adjust to their specific rate of learning
• Students received immediate feedback
• Students overall learning experience was motivated
Consistent with findings from Muir’s interview What
engages underachieving middle school
students in learning?
Students succeed when they have control
over their learning!
11. REFERENCES
• Muir, M. (2001). What engages underachieving middle school students in learning? In
Charting a professional course: Issues and controversies in education (pp.
159-165). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Shirvani, Hosin. (2010). The Effects of Using Computer Technology with Lower-
Performing Students: Technology and Student Mathematics Achievement. The
International Journal of Learning. 17(1), 143-153. Retrieved from http://
www.ijl.cgpublisher.com