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POPHAM, W. JAMES – 1962
THE EXPERIMENT PROPOSED IN THIS STUDY WAS TO SUPPLY EVIDENCE RELEVANT TO THE QUESTION OF HOW MUCH INFLUENCE, IF ANY, A POSTULATED NOVELTY EFFECT WOULD HAVE UPON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LEARNING IN A SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL SITUATION. THE HYPOTHESIS WAS--THERE WILL BE NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN ACHIEVEMENT OF TWO COMPARABLE GROUPS OF ELEMENTARY PUPILS…
Descriptors: Algebra, Autoinstructional Aids, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction
Peer reviewedSmith, Lyle R. – Journal of Experimental Education, 1989
The effects of a mathematics lesson's complexity were studied, using 128 female and 122 male first-year algebra students in Georgia high schools. Achievement scores were slightly, but not significantly, higher with low complexity lessons, and students preferred the low-complexity lessons. Implications for teaching secondary mathematics are…
Descriptors: Algebra, Content Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation, Difficulty Level
Download full textNorth Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Accountability Services/Research. – 1993
This report provides important baseline information for school systems in North Carolina working to improve student performance. It describes participation, student characteristics, and achievement for 11 high school courses assessed by the North Carolina End-of-Course Testing Program in 1991-92. Participation of North Carolina students in Algebra…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Advanced Courses, Algebra
