This study compared four instructional treatments which differed in the degree of individualization and personalization in a computer assisted instructional unit designed to teach the concept of function. The researcher developed two units and adapted the second for four types of feedback: two levels of individualization to incorrect responses and…

Self-paced instruction is compared with traditional instruction on several dimensions. Overall achievement levels, affective outcomes, long-range effects, attribute-treatment interactions, and cost are all examined on the basis of the research literature available. (SD)

Five forms of written feedback to homework assignments in a mathematics concepts course for elementary teachers were compared. Groups reveiving feedback which was directed specifically to a student's incorrect response scored significantly higher (p.05) on a retention test than groups receiving general explanation of the correct answer. (JP)

Research dealing with specific aspects of individualized mathematics programs is summarized in this paper. Some explanations for the failure of self-pacing to result in superior achievement are examined. Studies dealing with student-teacher interaction in individualized programs are cited. Research with implications for new directions for…

Thirty-six studies on individualizing instruction in arithmetic are reviewed, and the general findings emerging from the combined research are discussed. (SD)

This study was undertaken to investigate the relative effectiveness of two instructional options offered at City High School, Iowa City. Students enrolled in algebra and geometry courses at this school may elect to participate in a self-paced Program using learning packets, pretests and posttests developed by the faculty, or to be taught by…

Seventeen studies of self-paced instruction in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and college mathematics courses are reviewed. In general these studies did not find the individualized programs to be superior to theregular instruction with which they were compared. (SD)