THE IMPROVED SUBJECT-MATTER TRAINER.
Abstract
A description is presented of the improved prototype model of the Subject-Matter Trainer, a device designed to permit students to practice and learn technical subject matter under conditions of reinforced practice. with minimum aid of the instructor. The Subject-Matter Trainer provides practice under a total of six modes of operation, five practice (learning) modes and one test mode. Each of the practice modes, while providing knowledge of the correctness or incorrectness of each response the student makes, gives varying amounts of assistance to the student, depending upon his own speed of learning and previous knowledge of the subject matter. The preferred mode of operation in a given case may be quickly selected by setting of a master knob. Each new practice problem is keyed to a unique correct answer code to rule out response biases due to previous experience with the device in learning other practice problems. The test mode of operation, usable in both classroom and laboratory, provides for testing students following learning sessions with the device. Two types of automatic scoring during practice are also provided.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1955
- Accession Number
- AD0487936
Entities
People
- Elbert S. Walker
- Guy G. Besnard
- Leslie J. Briggs