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Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1984.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1984
Description
The present study evaluates the effectiveness of three
instructional methods, labeled Examples, Graph, and Discovery,
for improving students' estimates of mixture problems.
The problems involved mixing various quantities of
acid and water solutions. The student's task was to estimate
the percentage of acid in the resultant mixture.
Although none of the three methods caused a significant
change in estimation accuracy, the results were in the predicted
direction, suggesting that the methods may become
more effective with improvements. The results also revealed
a significant difference between males' and females'
overall performances. Further analysis suggested that this
difference may reflect differential understanding of the
underlying concepts on which the problems were based.
Suggestions for improving the present instructional methods
are made, as well as alternative approaches for improving
students' estimates.
instructional methods, labeled Examples, Graph, and Discovery,
for improving students' estimates of mixture problems.
The problems involved mixing various quantities of
acid and water solutions. The student's task was to estimate
the percentage of acid in the resultant mixture.
Although none of the three methods caused a significant
change in estimation accuracy, the results were in the predicted
direction, suggesting that the methods may become
more effective with improvements. The results also revealed
a significant difference between males' and females'
overall performances. Further analysis suggested that this
difference may reflect differential understanding of the
underlying concepts on which the problems were based.
Suggestions for improving the present instructional methods
are made, as well as alternative approaches for improving
students' estimates.
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Extent
59 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
14203
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Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1984.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1984
Date Text
1984
Date Issued (EDTF)
1984
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FAU
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FADT14203
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
Evans, Arthur C.
Graduate College
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59 p.
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COMPARISON OF COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR IMPROVING ESTIMATES OF MIXTURES PROBLEMS
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1984
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Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
COMPARISON OF COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR IMPROVING ESTIMATES OF MIXTURES PROBLEMS
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COMPARISON OF COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR IMPROVING ESTIMATES OF MIXTURES PROBLEMS