A Study of the Effectiveness of the Louisiana Algebra I Online Course
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- 1 March 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Research on Technology in Education
- Vol. 39 (3) , 289-306
Abstract
Student enrollment in K–12 online learning programs showed a tenfold expansion in the years between 2002 and 2005. Despite increased implementation to fulfill critical local needs, there is very little evidence-based research available to inform education leaders’ decisions relating to these initiatives. To address the important question of whether online learning can be as effective as traditional face-to-face learning, this research presents the findings from a quasi-experimental design implemented to examine the effect of the Louisiana Algebra I Online initiative on student outcomes. The findings presented suggest that the Louisiana Algebra I Online model is a viable online model for providing effective Algebra I instruction.Keywords
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