tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374836660007193650.post2145210036971008773..comments2023-10-19T11:47:52.056-04:00Comments on Foussinating: Online assignments (again)KFousshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04493982153040173831noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374836660007193650.post-90991379943073179652013-05-10T12:39:27.407-04:002013-05-10T12:39:27.407-04:00We have been using MathXL for a couple of years. I...We have been using MathXL for a couple of years. I think the kids who DO use it well certainly benefit. However, there are quite a few kids who will try to game it as MrsBMath described, or will use Mathway or WolframAlpha or someone else to get their answers. <br /><br />Bottom line, MathXL is worth a minuscule amount in a students grade, just because I don't really know who does it. Those who use it as it is intended find it helpful. We will use it to administer our pre-tests and post-tests for the OTEST student growth measures starting next year. We have also been authoring our own questions, and have been trying to MathXL-ize Exeter Math 1. Steve Phelpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833691672340191397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374836660007193650.post-39323181581622095232013-05-02T13:04:42.458-04:002013-05-02T13:04:42.458-04:00This is my first year experimenting with MathXL. M...This is my first year experimenting with MathXL. Many kids told me that they liked that they can "cheat" by choosing new question until it cycles back to a question where they already saw the answer. Part of me thinks this is not important...I am also debating MathXL usage next school year. I'll be following your blog closely to see what you come up with. <br /><br />I like that once they demonstrate proficiency in MathXL, you can select to have the program no longer require that they continue to practice that skill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com