Summary+for+Research+Proposal

Our project objective was to measure the effectiveness of digital technology on the mathematics scores of English Language Learners (ELL) students in Florida. The data should support the benefits of long term usage of digital technology improving math achievement for ELL students. In our research, the scores from the 2nd grade pre and posttest of the Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) and the 3rd grade scores of Florida Comprehension Assessment Test (FCAT) are compared between ELL students and non-ELL students. A total of at least 100 ELL students will participate, with each class containing at least 5 ELL students. The ELL students would be closely matched and categorized based on their 2nd grade mathematics grades and ELL level. Digital technology used in our study includes: interactive whiteboard, Immediate Response Devices (IRDs), computers, and web based projects. Experienced ELL teachers that use similar pedagogy would be trained to use each technology and record on a quarterly report of technology. We will compare the results of the 3rd grade FCAT with ELL students in traditional classrooms and ELL students in technology infused classrooms.