The effect of sequence presentation and operant size on rate and amount of learning

• Maurice Balson ^[1]
  1. [1] Monash University

     Monash University

     Australia

     
• Localización: Innovations in education and teaching international, ISSN 1470-3297, Vol. 8, Nº 3, 1971, págs. 202-205
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This study sought to compare the teaching effectiveness of the mathetics approach with a linear program and a normal teaching sequence. Two variables studied were forward and backward sequences and small step versus operant span presentation. Dependent measures were, speed of learning and achievement gain scores. Programmed materials on mathematics were used with Grade 4 children. No significant differences were found on achievement, but the use of operant spans yielded an advantage over small step learning while forward sequencing was superior to backward.