Formative Evaluation of Cyberchase Stories – FULL REPORT

February 18th, 2000 | EVALUATION

This formative evaluation gathered feedback from third and fourth graders in response to two stories proposed for further development. The general goals for the formative evaluation were To assess reactions to the storylines, given two short audiotapes with color illustrations; To evaluate difficulty level and comprehension of the problem solving activities. Cyberchase is the Emmy Award-winning mathematics series and website on PBS KIDS GO! using broadcast, web, new media and educational outreach to impact millions nationwide. Designed for children ages 8 to 11 and packed with mystery, humor, and action, Cyberchase's mission is to improve kids' problem-solving and math skills, and inspire them with confidence and enthusiasm toward math. The TV series airs daily on PBS KIDS GO! across the country, and the website (pbskidsgo.org/cyberchase) offers over 100 math games and activities for kids, video streaming of full episodes and clips, and a Parents & Teachers site with lesson plans, activities and tips for adults. Cyberchase reaches across platforms with apps for the SMART Board and iPhone. The traveling bilingual museum exhibit, Cyberchase: The Chase Is On!, continues to tour the country and is permanently installed at the Children's Museum of Houston.

Document

Flagg_2000_FormEval_CybStories.pdf

Team Members

Barbara Flagg, Evaluator, Multimedia Research
Thirteen/WNET, Contributor

Funders

Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: AISL
Award Number: 9909404
Funding Amount: 2972045

Related URLs

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/
CYBERCHASE

Tags

Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Evaluators | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science | Mathematics
Resource Type: Evaluation Reports | Formative
Environment Type: Broadcast Media | Media and Technology