The Effect of Cooperative and Mastery Learning Methods on Primary Grade Students' Learning and Retention of Economic Concepts.

Laney, James D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ528174

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Effect of Cooperative and Mastery Learning Methods on Primary Grade Students' Learning and Retention of Economic Concepts.

Laney, James D.; And Others

Early Education and Development, v7 n3 p253-74 Jul 1996

Examined economic concept learning and retention in 121 first and second graders who were randomly assigned (stratified by grade) to 1 of 4 instruction conditions: cooperative learning, mastery learning, cooperative-mastery learning, or control treatment. Found on posttest and delayed posttest that cooperative-mastery method was superior to other methods in promoting learning and retention. (KDFB)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cooperative Learning, Economics Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Mastery Learning, Primary Education, Recall (Psychology), Teaching Methods, Young Children

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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