Measuring the Impact of ICT on Children’s Education 5-14 Mathematics (Information Handling) Iain Midgley ICT Curriculum Support (Primary) Falkirk Council

Measuring the Impact of ICT on Children’s Education

5-14 Mathematics

(Information Handling)

Iain MidgleyICT Curriculum Support (Primary)Falkirk Council Education Services

This presentation covers…….

Falkirk CouncilRationaleMethodologyResultsConclusionsComments on

the MIICE toolkit

© Falkirk Council Education Services 2004

Falkirk Council…….

Internet access ICT suites and network machines Falkirk Council 5-14 ICT planners Permanent and seconded ICT

Curriculum Support Officers/ Teachers

Over 60 ICT courses offered centrally Masterclass


MIICE - Rationale

MIICE partnerPilot MIICE toolkitRecent HMI reports

Under use of ICT for 5-14 Mathematics (Information Handling)


HMI reports from schools

“At P7, the majority of pupils were achieving appropriate national levels……. However, pupils in P7 had not used a computer to produce graphs, spreadsheets or databases.”

“Overall, the mathematics programme was good. Pupils were collecting and displaying their own data but only occasionally used ICT for these activities.”

“At P5 – P7……Only a few were able to use databases, spreadsheets or graphics programmes.


Methodology

Enlist the services of Roddy

Refine the toolkit

Choose schools

Timetable interviews


Methodology - timetable

September – October 2003. Define structure of MIICE evaluation. Meetings with Roddy

Stuart, West Lothian Council

October – December 2003 Selection of targets for interview/assessment (pupils,

teachers, parents etc.) Create questionnaires.

January – March 2004 Assessment period.

April – May 2004 Correlation of Results

June – 2004 Publish results, review further areas for MIICE


Methodology – refine the toolkit

4 of the possible 13 learning outcomes.Skills Development,Learner Reflection,Managing and Manipulating data,Enhancing learning outcomes.


Methodology – refine the toolkit

Original MIICE version: 2.1 Does the development of ICT skills accelerate the

development of learners’ wider skills? E.g. their collaborative skills are enhanced while using ICT to investigate and solve problems


Revised MIICE question for Falkirk Study:2.1 Does the development of ICT skills accelerate the development of the children’s wider skills in mathematics 5-14 and beyond?

Methodology -

3 additional ‘general’ questions

Best experience of using ICT for Information Handling

Circumstances in which they felt ICT could impede attainment or learning

General views on ICT for Information Handling

Methodology – schools and staff

6 schools were chosen to reflect 3 sizes: 2 Small (0-100 pupils)2 Medium (100 – 200 pupils), 2 Large (more than 200 pupils)

3 staff members. Senior Management Team, Upper Primary Teacher, Middle Primary Teacher.


Results – General questions

All interviewees had a positive experience of using ICT

Mixture of responses for impeding learning

All felt ICT should be used more

Results – managing and manipulating data

Level 1 UnsatisfactoryICT is not impacting on children’s learning and attainment

Level 2 FairThe school/teacher/pupil is making progress

Level 3 GoodICT is impacting on children’s learning and attainment.

Level 4 Very GoodICT has a very good impact on children’s attainment and

learning.

SCHOOL STAFF RESULT

School 1 SMT 2

School 1 UPPER 2

School 1 MIDDLE 2

School 2 SMT 3

School 2 UPPER 3

School 2 MIDDLE 3

School 3 SMT 2

School 3 UPPER 2

School 3 MIDDLE 2

School 4 SMT 4

School 4 UPPER 3

School 4 MIDDLE 2

School 5 SMT 3

School 5 UPPER 3

School 5 MIDDLE 2

School 6 SMT 2

School 6 UPPER 3

COUNCIL AVERAGE 2.5


Results - managing and manipulating data

“They were able to set up the databases for a number of fields. They carried out simple searches, usually looking at records as a whole and not using multiple criteria.”

“The class can use simple criteria on searches of a database. When they use a database or starting graph they begin to ask questions about the data”


Results

Outcome 1.3 ‘learner reflection’ Council Average 2.2 Pupils are beginning to reflect on their use of

ICT. Their use is still guided by the teacher.

Outcome 2.3 ‘collection and analysis of information’ Council Average 2.5 Pupils are developing basic skills but are not

using ICT to enable greater manipulation of data.


Results

Outcome 2.1 ‘effective and responsible use of ICT’ Council Average 2.8 ICT skills and mathematic skills are being

developed in parallel. ICT is not accelerating mathematics attainment.

Outcome 3.2 ’A problem solving approach’ Council Average 2.8Pupils share ideas and strategies well. They

seek appropriate advice from peers and teachers


Results

Outcome 8 ‘progression in learning’ Council average 2.8Teachers have inclusive practices in classes and

all children are being involved in the use of ICT for Information Handling. ICT is starting to be used to respond to pupils’ varying abilities and learning styles


Data trends – size of school

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Large Medium Small

Size of School

2.3 Collection and analysis of Information


Data trends - staff

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1

2

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smt upper middle

Staff Member

8.1 Progression in Learning


Conclusions

• Staff are becoming more familiar with the information handling packages available

• Staff have had good experiences in using ICT for data handling

• Achieved Level 2 : fair/making progress• More to be done to impact on children’s

learning and attainment in Maths 5-14


Evaluation of the MIICE Toolkit

FlexibleLearning and attainmentInterview allows dialogueReflection on practiceDetailedFeelings


Evaluation of the MIICE Toolkit

Need quantitative data as wellMore time for more interviews


And finally…

There are some things which cannot be learned quickly, and time, which is all we have, must be paid heavily for their acquiring

Ernest Hemingway

When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen

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