Effects of Increased Learning Time in Remedial Math and Science.

Dewalt, Mark W.; Rodwell, Frankie G.

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ERIC Number: EJ367334

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Effects of Increased Learning Time in Remedial Math and Science.

Dewalt, Mark W.; Rodwell, Frankie G.

Spectrum, v6 n1 p33-36 Win 1988

This study analyzed a remedial education program that allocated 30 minutes of additional instruction in remedial math and science per day to underachieving students. Results showed that increasing instructional time alone without varying the content does not necessarily increase student achievement in remedial programs. (TE)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Mastery Learning, Mathematics Achievement, Remedial Instruction, Remedial Mathematics, Science Instruction, Time Factors (Learning)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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