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Arenson, Michael – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1982
Summarizes an experiment carried out in 1980 with students enrolled in a music theory course for nonmusic majors. Results indicated that competency-based techniques for drill and practice, used by the experimental group on the PLATO system, were more effective than traditional assignments used by the control group. (EAO)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Drills (Practice), Higher Education
Francis, Mary Louise – 1990
The Comprehensive Competencies Program (CCP) is an alternative educational approach specializing in diagnosing deficiencies and prescribing appropriate learning materials (print, computer, audio-visual) at the correct level to help students progress toward "mastery" of their learning objectives. Academic subject areas include math,…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Diagnostic Teaching
Pietri, Billie J. – 1982
The Tangipahoa Parish Migrant Education Program measures individual skill deficiencies with activities intended to reinforce and help students master or complete a particular skill. Designed to teach students to assume responsibility for the next step of achievement, skill activities and supplementary teacher materials are leveled, color coded,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Career Awareness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction
Federico, Pat-Anthony – 1985
Twenty-four measures of crystallized intelligence (G sub c) and fluid intelligence (G sub f) were obtained for samples of graduates and failures of an innovative instructional situation in which computer-managed mastery learning was used to teach elementary electricity and electronics. Seven stepwise multiple discriminant analyses and associated…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Cognitive Ability
Honeycutt, Joan K. – 1974
Research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of computer-managed instruction (CMI) as an aid to the mastery of factual content, as compared to the method of frequent, pre-announced quizzes. One section of an undergraduate education course received conventional instruction along with quizzes; another section used a CMI program whose major…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Education Majors
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Willett, John B.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
Reports results of the meta-analysis of 130 research studies on effects of instructional systems used in science teaching. Studies coded gave rise to 341 effect sizes. Systems examined included audio-tutorial, computer-linked, individualized, and media-based instructional systems, personalized system of instruction, mastery learning, self-directed…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Elementary School Science