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Mastery Learning Benefits Low-Aptitude Students
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Ironsmith, Marsha; Eppler, Marion A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2007
We tested the effects of instructional method (lecture vs. mastery) and aptitude (high, medium, low GPA levels) on students' academic performance and achievement motivation goals. Students enrolled in a developmental psychology course received either traditional lecture or mastery (Keller's Personalized System of Instruction [PSI]) instruction.…
Descriptors: Mastery Learning, Lecture Method, Developmental Psychology, Achievement Need