Sequential plans are suggested as a basis for developing decision rules for accepting or rejecting instructional materials. The technique allows inferences to be drawn concerning the effectiveness of the instruction for the target population, from formative evaluation sample data. The procedure calls for explicit statements of the required level…

Article examines the problem of individualizing the instructional sequence so that the learning of a second-language vocabulary occurs at a maximum rate. (Author)

Discusses the importance of revisiting problems to encourage children to amplify their mathematical thinking and for teachers to note developmental growth and patterns among learners. Describes experiences with a classic problem that was revisited several times. (ASK)

Describes the use of distance-learning technology for an economics course for second graders. Highlights include obstacles to effective distance education, becoming familiar with video technology, the use of visual learning materials, student-teacher interaction, the need for an adult facilitator, and the instructional sequence used in each…

A model for sequencing tasks in the area of visual perception was developed. This paper reports an attempt to validate the structure of the model. The performance of 50 normal preschool children on a 47 item test was studied. The results obtained support the use of the model as a framework for developing visual perception tasks. (Author)

Discusses factors that must be considered before deciding on a reading skills management system. (MKM)

This document, third in a series of 11 subvolumes of a handbook prepared to provide training for educational research and development personnel in the development of instructional materials, deals with the task of sequencing and grouping criterion behaviors. Document content is arranged according to the steps involved in performing the task. This…

Intended for children from kindergarten through the sixth grade, this booklet teaches about the computer and provides instruction in computer programming in the BASIC language. Thirteen sequential lessons are provided to encourage independent study. Each lesson consists of a set of four pages and explains a BASIC command or statement, presents…

This workbook was designed for use with the textbook of the same name. It contains exercises for the recognition of sounds and letters, reading comprehension, oral expression, and the use of diphthongs, compound words, idioms, synonyms and antonyms, word families, and dictionaries. The presentation includes drawings, puzzles, and games with color…

THE TRANSFER EFFECTS OF DISCOVERY AND EXPOSITORY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR SEQUENCING OF INSTRUCTION WERE THE PURPOSE OF THIS TWO-PART STUDY. THE FIRST STUDY COMPARED THE TWO PROCEDURES IN A PROGRAMED UNIT ON SUMMING NUMBER SERIES. SAMPLES FOR THIS PART OF THE STUDY CONSISTED OF 96 NINTH-GRADE ALGEBRA STUDENTS, WHO WERE ASSIGNED TO EITHER OF…

Those psychological principles which might aid the teacher in the selection of instructional materials are examined. Since learning is a process which builds sequentially on past learning, beginning reading materials should include words that have personal relevance for the individual child. Meaningful material is learned more quickly than…

A two-phased research project sought to develop instructional sequences for computer-assisted technical training materials which would reduce student learning time. In Phase I, technical concepts embedded in training materials were subjected to Inscal Multidimensional Scaling to determine their complexity and relationships; the materials were then…

Four sequential Basic Skill Levels (levels N, O, P, and PA) of a self-paced, individualized mathematics program designed to improve the achievement of junior high school students are presented in this student workbook. Each level includes a pretest, five to nine lessons, quizzes (checkpoints) after each fourth or fifth lesson, a posttest, and a…