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Publication Date: 1996
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Attributions, Group Size, and Exposure Time as Predictors of Elementary Children's Performance on a Microcomputer Task.
Baron, Lois J.; And Others
Computers in Human Behavior, v12 n1 p145-57 Spr 1996
Describes a study of fifth- and sixth-grade students that assessed the relationship of group size, exposure time, and attributions on children's performance on drill and practice of tutorial microcomputer tasks. Results of hierarchical regression are discussed and it is suggested that software designers focus on appropriate feedback to enhance student motivation. Contains 57 references. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attribution Theory, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education, Feedback, Grade 5, Grade 6, Group Instruction, Learning Motivation, Microcomputers, Predictor Variables, Programmed Tutoring, Regression (Statistics), Student Motivation, Time on Task
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Language: English
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