The College of Education announces the final Dissertation of

Kevin Smith

for the degree of Doctor of Education

March 31, 2017 at 12:30 pm in IDT Studio, Ball Hall

Major Advisor: Clif Mims, PhD

Adaptive Learning in K-8 Mathematics Education: Perceptions of Preservice Teachers

ABSTRACT: Integrating technology into the K-8 mathematics classroom is important. One of the technologies frequently used is adaptive learning programs. Adaptive learning programs provide instruction to students at the appropriate level of difficulty by presenting content, providing hints and feedback, and allowing students to master skills before progressing. Understanding what these programs can and cannot do is important for teachers. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of preservice teachers and seek to interpret how their experiences influence their perceptions and plans to integrate adaptive learning programs in their future K-8 mathematics classroom.