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Cyberchase Parent Web Survey - FULL REPORT

July 1, 2005 | Media and Technology
To gain insight into the Cyberchase audience, a Web survey was conducted with parents through the PBS Web site during June and July, 2005. Participants were 94 parents of children who were current or past users of at least one Cyberchase media component (e.g., TV, Web site, outreach materials, etc.). Roughly equal numbers of boys and girls were represented, and one-third of the children were identified as minorities. Parents were recruited through the Cyberchase Web site and online mailings, and were asked to complete the online survey. Rather than being representative of U.S. parents as a whole, participants in this survey are most likely dedicated and knowledgeable parents of Cyberchase viewers/users -- well suited to providing insight regarding uses of Cyberchase. The appendix of this report includes the survey questions used in the study. 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.

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    NSF
    Funding Program: AISL
    Award Number: 0407065
    Funding Amount: 1700000
    Resource Type: Survey | Evaluation Reports | Summative
    Discipline: Education and learning science | Mathematics
    Audience: Families | Parents/Caregivers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media

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