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Direct linkGuskey, Thomas R. – NASSP Bulletin, 2005
Although much has been written recently about gaps in the achievement of different groups of students, the problem has been with us for many years. This manuscript presents a historical perspective of the problem, viewing it as one of reducing variation in students' achievement. Specifically, it reviews the work of renowned educator Benjamin S.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Teaching Methods, Educational History, Mastery Learning
Peer reviewedSmith, William J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Outlines the importance of testing in the Mastery Learning process. Points out that as students demonstrate mastery, the amount of paperwork lessens for teachers. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Mastery Learning, Student Motivation
Peer reviewedWesterberg, Tim – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Liberty (Missouri) Senior High School's Teacher Improvement Project required identifying effective teaching behaviors, having teachers select 15 behaviors for implementation, creating a process for assessing progress and providing feedback, and making resource personnel available. The article lists 21 effective teaching behaviors and identifies…
Descriptors: High Schools, Mastery Learning, Program Implementation, Teacher Effectiveness
