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Distribution of College Grades in Introductory Algebra Using the Lecture and Self-Paced Methods.

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Henderson, Karen L.; Henderson, David L. – 1990

A research study conducted at Sam Houston State University (Texas) compared the final grades of students who chose the lecture method of instruction with the final grades of students who chose the self-paced method of instruction in introductory algebra classes. All students were required to take seven tests plus a comprehensive final examination.…

Descriptors: Algebra, College Instruction, College Students, Comparative Analysis

Teaching Introductory Chemistry: Generality of the PSI Approach.

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Davies, Colin S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1981

Results of three studies comparing lecture/discussion to a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) suggest that students perform better using PSI. (SK)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction