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ERIC Number: EJ060743
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1972
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Critical Chunk, Physical Length, and Number of Words Per Chunk in Programmed Instruction
Furukawa, James M.
Journal of Educational Research, 65, 8, 361-4, Apr 72
In programed instruction, required-response chunks not physical length of frames determines the difficulty level of instruction. A further analysis revealed that number of words per chunk did not affect performance. (Editor)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Memory, Mnemonics, Programed Instruction, Programed Instructional Materials, Recall (Psychology), Retention (Psychology), Retention Studies
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Identifiers: Chunks (Programed Instruction)