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Thornell, John G. – Southern Journal of Educational Research, 1977
The study compared two methods of task presentation which differed primarily in terms of sequence characteristics. Sixty 4th graders were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups and taught concepts of mathematical symmetry for three days. A criterion measure was administered on the fourth day to assess initial learning and again six weeks…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Education, Grade 4