Psychometric and Instructional Validation Approaches in the Hierarchical Sequencing of Learning Tasks.

Cancelli, Anthony A.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1982

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Psychometric and Instructional Validation Approaches in the Hierarchical Sequencing of Learning Tasks.

Cancelli, Anthony A.; And Others

Journal of School Psychology, v20 n3 p232-43 Fall 1982

Employed two strategies used to test prerequisite relationships among intellectual skills to examine the sequence of three types of subtraction tasks. A psychometric validation strategy yielded results similar to instructional validation strategy. Supports the use of the more efficient psychometric approach for validating large numbers of learning hierarchies. (Author)

Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Mastery Learning, Psychometrics, Skill Development, Subtraction, Test Theory, Training Methods, Vertical Organization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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