Computer-Managed Instruction: Individual Differences in Student Performance

Abstract

To determine whether individual differences in student achievement and learning rate are reduced or eliminated by mastery instruction, 166 Navy trainees who had completed a computer-managed course in basic electricity and electronics were cluster-analyzed into groups, using 24 measures of cognitive characteristics. Discriminant analyses were computed between the two derived groups using module test scores and completion times. Groups differed significantly in their achievement in 4 out of 11 modules and in the time required to complete 1 module, but did not demonstrate a progressive decrease in the variability of their achievement and learning rates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA139708

Entities

People

  • P. Federico

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • California
  • Cognition
  • Computers
  • Discriminant Analysis
  • Information Processing
  • Instructional Materials
  • Instructions
  • Military Research
  • Psychology
  • Security
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Psychology

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  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics