Presentation Sequence and Example Difficulty: Their Effect on Concept and Rule Learning in Computer-Based Instruction.

Litchfield, Brenda C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ408932

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Publication Date: 1990

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Presentation Sequence and Example Difficulty: Their Effect on Concept and Rule Learning in Computer-Based Instruction.

Litchfield, Brenda C.; And Others

Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, v17 n1 p35-40 Win 1990

Describes study that examined the effects of presentation sequence of examples and example difficulty on undergraduate learning with computer-based instruction. Establishing example difficulty according to a generalization formula versus subject matter experts is discussed, and effects on time on task and the number of examples required are investigated. (11 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Difficulty Level, Generalization, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Processes, Retention (Psychology), Sequential Approach, Time on Task, Undergraduate Students

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Language: English

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