The Algorithmic Approach to Curriculum Construction: A Field Test in Mathematics.

Ehrenpreis, Walter; Scandura, Joseph M.

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Publication Date: 1974

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The Algorithmic Approach to Curriculum Construction: A Field Test in Mathematics

Ehrenpreis, Walter; Scandura, Joseph M.

Journal of Educational Psychology, 66, 4, 491-8, Aug 74

Two rule-based mathematics curricula were compared experimentally. The discrete rules curriculum was cut from 303 lower order rules to 169 rules plus 5 higher order rules by a higher order curriculum. Higher order curriculum subjects were taught less, but learned more. (Author/SE)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Behavioral Objectives, College Students, Course Organization, Curriculum Development, Mathematics, Transfer of Training

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