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Williams, William Watts – 1969
Reported was an investigation of the effectiveness of individualized versus group instruction in ninth grade science. Six classes were matched on the basis of Lorge-Thorndike Nonverbal Intelligence Test scores and placed into three groups: control, experimental, and reference (taking a different science course). The conclusion was: individualized…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Individualized Instruction, Instruction, Physical Sciences
Peer reviewedVruggink, Elmer H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Accountability, Arithmetic, Curriculum, Educational Finance
Peer reviewedCooney, Thomas J.; Hatfield, Larry L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Accountability, Arithmetic, Curriculum, Educational Finance
Peer reviewedSchoen, Harold L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Seventeen studies of self-paced instruction in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and college mathematics courses are reviewed. In general these studies did not find the individualized programs to be superior to theregular instruction with which they were compared. (SD)
Descriptors: Achievement, Individualized Instruction, Instruction, Mathematics Education
North Sacramento School District, Sacramento, CA. – 1973
This is the report of a project which sought to determine if the text, MODERN MATH, would provide a basis for an effective individualized mathematics program in grades 1-6. A guide was prepared correlating supplementary materials with the text. Staff workshops were held and teacher aides assisted in the classroom. Results showed a gain in mean…
Descriptors: Achievement, Elementary School Mathematics, Evaluation, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedRoyce, George; Shank, James – Science Teacher, 1975
Compares twenty-one research papers and theses on individualized teaching, draws conclusions about its usefulness and makes suggestions concerning research design in the evaluation of teaching methods. (LS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedWilloughby, Stephen S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
After listing 20 ways in which mathematics instruction has been individualized in the past, the author discusses principles which should be used in evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs. He argues that individualization itself is neither good nor bad; programs must serve the educational needs of students. (SD)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Practices, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMiller, Richard L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
One hundred forty-five studies concerning individualized programs of mathematics instruction were reviewed. The summary of results presented tends to support the effectiveness of individualized programs, but notes possible difficulties in implementing them. (SD)
Descriptors: Educational Experiments, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction
Cross, Aleene A., Ed. – 1980
This book deals with six major areas related to vocational instruction: foundations of instruction, curriculum planning and development, instructional strategies, instruction for students with special needs, student organizations as an integral part of instruction, and the appraisal of the instructional process. The foundations of learning section…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Career Development, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development
