Electronic Proceedings of the Twenty-fifth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

Boston, Massachusetts, March 21-24, 2013

Paper S059

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Proof-of-Concept of an Augmented Reality Application in Developmental Mathematics

Michael Kaye


Baltimore City Community College

Yun Liu


Baltimore City Community College

Thao-Nhi Luu


Baltimore City Community College

Petal Sumner


Baltimore City Community College

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ABSTRACT

In this paper, we describe a new technological method, Augmented Reality Algebra, for developmental mathematics recitation. Our method, never before used in a developmental mathematics setting, relies on an interactive presentation of material via a simulated augmented reality environment. We describe our study, in which a simulation of this method was used on experimental groups of students. The resulting data is compared with related control groups, and some basic comparative statistical analysis is described. Our conclusion is that our students show significant improvement with the use of simulated Augmented Reality Algebra, when compared to students who learn and practice the same mathematics with more traditional approaches.

Keyword(s): developmental mathematics