Because of the need for models to illustrate some possible answers to practical courseware development questions, a specific, three-section model incorporating the Corrective Feedback Paradigm (PCP) is advanced for applying theory to courseware. The model is reconstructed feature-by-feature against a framework of a hypothetical, one-to-one,…

An individualized, computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program of courses in algebra and general mathematics was developed for ninth graders. The courses are on-line; the students receive instruction and their performances are recorded to direct the flow of instruction and to assign appropriate off-line instructional materials. Flowcharts have…

This paper describes an application of Computer Assisted Instruction named 'genpbs' consisting of five modules of preliminary instruction and 19 modules of problems for students in an introductory genetics course. Each problem module consists of an average of 14 problems arranged in increasing level of difficulty. The program also contains a…

Describes a knowledge-based tutoring system which provides pupil interaction with the microcomputer to diagnose pupils' errors in subtraction operations. Current subtraction methods; nature and origin of subtraction errors; and the structure, achievements, and future developments of the computer system are included. Thirteen references and a…

Discusses the application of computer-assisted learning methods to the interpretation of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra; and outlines extensions into the area of integrated spectroscopy. (Author/CMV)

Describes a study that examined the choice of topics and problems made by 14- and 15-year-olds using a computerized tutorial mathematics program. The discussion covers the reasons for student choices, the effectiveness of the tutorial mode, and the need for teaching programs to present clear choices. (5 references) (CLB)

While individualized learning strategies typically provide large amounts of instructional support, they also reply heavily on learner judgement to determine the amount of support required to achieve an objective. Frequently, these strategies result in high achievers selecting too much support and low achievers selecting too little. Interest in…

This three-part paper describes the development of a software program called "The Growth Curve of Microorganisms" for a tenth-grade biology class. Designed to improve students' cognitive skills, the program enables them to investigate, through computer simulations, the impact upon the growth curve of a population of three variables: temperature,…

A computer-assisted instructional (CAI) course at Pennsylvania State University uses an IBM 1500 system to introduce education majors to strategies for teaching elementary school mathematics. CAI is employed to provide individualized instruction on the theoretical aspects of the subject. The course is divided into 16 modules, each of which…

Experienced teachers may learn from this manual how to author individualized learning packages. Based on the sequential steps for producing learning materials, a variety of activities for diagnostic, instructional, and evaluative purposes are included in it. The manual is organized into four major parts: (1) "A Model for Individualizing…