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Youse, Keith Edward – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The current study examines predictors of math achievement and college graduation by integrating social learning theory and expectancy-value theory. Data came from a nationally-representative longitudinal database tracking 12,144 students over twelve years from 8th grade forward. Models for math achievement and college graduation were tested…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Academic Achievement, Longitudinal Studies, Socialization
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Self, John – Instructional Science, 1986
Considers possibility of developing a computer tutor around an explicit concept-learning theory derived from machine learning techniques. Some problems with using the focusing (and similar) algorithms in this role are discussed and possible solutions are developed. Design for a guided discovery learning system for tutoring concepts is proposed.…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Software, Concept Teaching, Databases