The Effects of Ascending, Descending, and Fixed Criteria on Student Performance and Attitude in a Mastery-Oriented Course.

Reiser, Robert A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ375299

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Effects of Ascending, Descending, and Fixed Criteria on Student Performance and Attitude in a Mastery-Oriented Course.

Reiser, Robert A.; And Others

Educational Communication and Technology Journal, v35 n4 p195-202 Win 1987

Describes study of undergraduates at Florida State University that examined whether the criteria for mastering unit quizzes in a mastery-oriented course should increase, decrease, or remain fixed across units. Hypotheses tested are discussed, results of unit quiz performance and final examination performance are analyzed, and student attitudes are examined. (13 references) (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Standards, Analysis of Variance, Criteria, Criterion Referenced Tests, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing, Mastery Learning, Mastery Tests, Performance, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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