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Description Lafayette Parish had an effective diagnostic-prescriptive mathematics ESEA Title I pull-out program. In order to increase growth in mathematics, computer-assisted instruction was added to an already effective math program. The program is operated with close coordination of math-lab instruction and daily CAI drill. One day a week a Chapter I coordinating teacher provides individual instruction, where needed. The CAI program adjusts instructions to the level of the students and provides immediate feedback to the student. The CAI program provides daily, weekly, and monthly descriptions of progress and areas of difficulty which the classroom teacher can use to correct specific conceptual misunderstandings. Classroom instruction is imperative in providing conceptual understanding and remediation. Daily CAI drill provides the practice which Chapter I students especially need. This particular program was operated with 40 minutes a day of mathematics laboratory time and 10 minutes of CAI. Presently, it operates with 10 minutes a day of CAI and the services of a coordinating teacher one day a week. The particular program was devised by Computer Curriculum Corporation (CCC) of Palo Alto, California. The addition of CAI instruction produces significantly superior achievement when compared to standard mathematics laboratory instruction.

Math Lab-CAI can be adopted to supplement any regular program if 200 students are enrolled. Two to three days of inservice training are necessary. The program used Computer Curriculum Corporation Programs from Palo Alto, California. Correlation between your program and CCC must be established.

Contact

John E. Martin, Supervisor, Federally Supported Programs, Lafayette Parish School Board, P.O. Drawer 2158, Lafayette, LA 70502. (318) 236-6907.

Developmental Funding: USOE ESEA Title I.
JDRP No. 82-46 (9/29/82)

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