Mathematical Teaching Software System K12 Teaching Application Support

Mathematical Teaching Software System K-12 Teaching Application Support Abstract Ames Community Schools (ACS) has been concerned with their student’s performance in problem solving on nationally standardized exams. While ACS traditionally scores in the 90 th percentile on traditional math skills, results from the problem solving section were around 40%. While this is above the national average, there is room for improvement. The purpose of this project is to provide software that supplements classroom teaching/learning in the area of mathematics, focusing on the improvement of problem solving skills. Upon completion, a suite of web applications will be produced. The final product will allow students to solve problems, and allow teachers and administrators to view the results and track performance. By using the software, ACS students will become more skilled at problem solving and will be better prepared for standardized math tests. Introduction Proposed Approach and Considerations General Problem Statement General Problem Solution Proposed Approach Testing Considerations Software will provide: Software will have: • Communicate with clients • Research problem algorithm (Fig. 2) Unit testing performed by each group member • Outside testing performed by ACS teachers • Reinforcement of students’ problem solving skills • Accessibility through multiple clients (Fig. 1) • • Tracking of students’ performance with grade reports • Records of students’ statistics • • Framework Ongo-08 d • Assumptions Limitations • • • Client will use approved web browsers Students are familiar with math topics Students supervised for technical questions be • implemented Internet connection and Internet bandwidth are limited and may not be consistent Problem solving algorithm may be hard to implement due to time constraints for developers Intended Uses • • Supplemental instruction • Reinforce good problem solving technique • Progress tracking tool Students in grades 3 -6 and their parents/guardians • Elementary school teachers • System administrators Operating Environment Expected End Product • Software System that will be: Server runs on Red Hat Linux Enterprise Uses Apache web server • • • Quizzing implementation sub-team the by performed testing. Beta Problem solving algorithm research sub-team Runs a My. SQL database Personal Efforts Reinforce good problem solving technique The goal is to provide: • A user friendly interface for teachers and students Must implement problem solving algorithm used by client • Code that is easy to maintain and update Use the framework provided by Ongo-08 d • The program shall be easy to use for both students and teachers • The GUI must have a consistent layout An application that is functional and meets the client’s expectations Functional Requirements Measurable Milestones • Accessible via the Internet (Fig. 1) • Problem solving algorithm • Each user will have a unique username • Adding gradebook functionality • GUI for quiz functionality • End user testing nistrators • manage user creation and deletion • Teachers can view students’ statistics • Teachers can create, modify, and delete problems and quizzes • Reinforce mathematical problem solving skills • Running software in ASP format • Running software using PHP and My. SQL • CD-based rather than Internetbased Other Resources Description Cost Software Application $ 0 Financial Resources Design Constraints • Maintenance • provided future by Ongo-08 a project teams Robust Design Objectives • client Technologies Considered Design Requirements • • Estimated Resources and Schedule to understand use • group members Fig. 2 Problem Solving Algorithm students teachers and for. Easy • • Web server utilizes scripts written in PHP • Integration testing performed by all group members Divide the project group into two all performed bytesting Alpha • sub-teams familiar with PHP Intended Users • Use PHP framework provided by Ongo-08 d for software design notmembers may team New • students’ homes • by solving Description Cost Project Poster $ Labor (at $10. 50/hr) $ 7224 Total Financial Costs $ 7254 30 Schedule of Tasks Summary Due to unsatisfying scores on standardized tests of third through sixth grade students, an interactive software program called Mathematical Teaching System Software will be created. It will offer students the ability to practice their problem solving skills by walking them through a problem solving algorithm which will reinforce steps to finding a problem’s solution. The MTSS software will also provide teachers and administrators the ability to track students’ progress. Fig. 1 Client-Server Relationship Project Ongo-08 a 492 Students: 491 Students: Tuan D. Cao, Cpr E Sara A. Murphy, Cpr E Doug D. Doan, Cpr E Tiffany M. Schweer, Cpr E Faculty Advisors: Client: John M. Saterfiel, Cpr E Dr. John Lamont Ames Community School System David L. Wire, Cpr E Professor Ralph Patterson III Webpage: http: //seniord. ece. iastate. edu/Ongo 08 a