This cognitive/performance module is designed to teach the use of diagnostic techniques beyond those techniques provided by traditional mass testing. Terminal objectives include: (a) identifying a learning goal, (b) identifying a child who cannot successfully accomplish the learning goal, (c) diagnosing the child's learning strengths and…

The table summarizes typographical errors such as omissions, misprints, printing quality, and computational errors. In addition, some specific suggestions are made regarding sequencing, the writing of directions, and the use of illustrations. (Author)

This summary reports in statistical form the accuracy and use of the tests of the Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) project in all schools in which it has been implemented. Tests examined include the placement tests, unit pretests, prescriptions, curriculum-embedded tests, and posttests. (SP)

Project Quest, "New Designs for Innovative Approaches to Health Instruction through Inter-District Planning", is a comprehensive health instruction program (K-12) which was developed on a systems approach. Five major student objectives were established: (1) physical health, (2) mental health, (3) social health, (4) community health, and (5)…

This book describes the Behavioral Outcomes Approach that focuses on the development of the thinking processes and is characterized by (a) the establishment of responsive conditions in which children become autonomous learners, (b) the use of structured questions to promote the pupil's use of a variety of thinking processes, and (c) the initial…

Research from 1970 to 1976 is reviewed to determine the present status of diagnostic prescriptive instruction for learning disabled children. It is noted that findings of previous research have failed to conclusively demonstrate the effectiveness of specific ability training; that the legitimacy of the nonsupportive conclusions have been…

Suggest six steps to follow in preparing to teach prescriptively. (MKM)

The article reviews the Digit Span and Coding subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised (verbal and performance tests) and discusses the use of pattern analysis in choosing instructional approaches for learning disabled students. (CL)

The author reviews research on the use of the ability training model and the task analysis in diagnostic/prescriptive teaching for students with learning difficulties. (CL)

Describes a self-evaluation checklist on knowledge and application of reading methodology that can be used by preservice education students to provide data for the teacher trainer in a methodology course. (JM)

The study investigated types of errors made by learning disabled children by analyzing written responses to multiplication and division problems. Error classifications are discussed, and possible causes are suggested. The importance of thorough investigation of errors by teachers is stressed. (Author/DB)

The need for developing a technology of teaching that equals current sophistication of microcomputer technology is addressed. The importance of principles of learning and behavior analysis is emphasized. Potential roles of stimulus control and precise error analysis in educational program development and in prescription of specific learning…

Disabled students (N=117) reading three passages were ranked by degree of implementation of a curriculum-based measurement and evaluation system. Comparison of top and bottom 27 percent revealed score differences on all passages, suggesting that a high degree of implementation of a technically adequate data system leads to greater achievement. (CL)