Digital Index Cards in

Middle School Math

Digital Index Cards in Middle School Math

Shana KuchinskyMarch 2014

Problem

• 8th Grade Advanced Math

• Lack of retention of mathematical concepts throughout the course of the school year.

• Lack of self regulation for studying.

Intervention• Based on Cognitive Constructivism

• Digital Index Cards using Evernote application

o Self regulation

o “BYOD”

Results/Data

• 82% increase in retention on cumulative pretest/post-test.

Results/Data

• Increase in “above average” note-taking organization from 75% to 87% of advanced students.

• 92% of students intend to incorporate digital note-taking into other disciplines in the future.

Reflection

• Students reported how much easier it was for them to locate concepts in Evernote vs. traditional notebook.

• Student ideas for transferring concept of digital note-taking to other disciplines.

A-ha

• Students were more skilled at entering data into mobile devices vs. typing on a computer.

• Increase in student engagement.