The Effects of Computer-Based Pretesting Strategies on Learning and Continuing Motivation.

Dalton, David W.; Goodrum, David A.

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ERIC Number: EJ443394

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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The Effects of Computer-Based Pretesting Strategies on Learning and Continuing Motivation.

Dalton, David W.; Goodrum, David A.

Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v24 n2 p204-13 Win 1991

Fifth and sixth grade children were assigned to three pretesting conditions: a full-length pretest, an adaptive pretest that exited learners when nonmastery was indicated, and a no pretest control. Learners in the adaptive treatment demonstrated higher levels of performance on the posttest and had greater motivation to continue the instruction. (24 references) (DB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary Education, Grade 5, Grade 6, Intermode Differences, Pretests Posttests, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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