Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) software refers to instruction via a computer for the purpose of skill development or learning (in this case, learning maths).
Computer Assisted Instruction software typically provides the following:
- is interactive and can illustrate different concepts via animation, sound and demonstration (for example, learners are able to hear, see and take action to complete simple arithmetic, demonstrate concepts, solve problems and learn from their mistakes)
- offers immediate feedback by noting incorrect responses to questions and allows user to progress at own pace
- summarises performance
- generates exercises for worksheets and tests at a range of different levels (i.e. from simple counting through to advanced university level mathematical concepts).
Workplace solutions and adjustments
This software may be useful for people with a mild intellectual or specific learning disability, or other forms of cognitive impairment that affects mathematical abilities (Access Centre 2007; LD online 2007).
References
Access Centre 2007, Computer-Assisted Instruction and Mathematics, Access Centre, Washington, viewed 23 November 2007.
LD online 2007, Math, Weta Public Television, Vancouver, viewed 23 November 2007.