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Phye, Gary D. – 1977
The focus of the presentation pertains to the informational consequences of knowledge of results. Knowledge of results is assumed to be corrective in that the learner is informed that a previous response(s) was wrong. Provided the learner has an opportunity to rehearse or practice following feedback, the feedback procedure or session is in a sense…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Classroom Research, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes
Download full textWeiss, David J. – 1975
The general objective of a research program on adaptive testing was to identify several sources of potential error in test scores, and to study adaptive testing as a means for reducing these errors. Errors can result from the mismatch of item difficulty to the individual's ability; the psychological effects of testing and the test environment; the…
Descriptors: Ability, Ability Grouping, Achievement Tests, Adaptive Testing
