A Comparison of Pacing Contingencies in Classes Using a Personalized System of Instruction.

Ross, Linda L.; McBean, David

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ERIC Number: EJ499331

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Publication Date: 1995

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A Comparison of Pacing Contingencies in Classes Using a Personalized System of Instruction.

Ross, Linda L.; McBean, David

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v28 n1 p87-88 Spr 1995

This study compared the effects of multiple versus single deadline contingencies on distribution of unit-mastery test taking by students in four university classes taught using the personalized system of instruction. Rate of test taking was most uniform when multiple deadlines were imposed throughout the course. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: College Instruction, College Students, Contingency Management, Course Organization, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction, Pacing, Personal Autonomy, Student Evaluation, Testing, Time Factors (Learning)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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