Effects of problem order on accuracy, preference, and choice of multiplication assignments.

Citation

Jaspers, K. E., Skinner, C. H., Williams, R. L., & Saecker, L. B. (2007). Effects of problem order on accuracy, preference, and choice of multiplication assignments. The Behavior Analyst Today, 8(3), 347-359.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0100626

Abstract

College students (N = 151) completed three in-class mathematics assignments that varied with respect to the order of short, medium, and long multiplication problems, including a short-to-long order, a long-to-short order, and a random order. Problem order within assignments did not significantly affect work accuracy, completion time, or assignment preference. However, participants rated (1) the assignment with random order as less difficult than the other two assignments and (2) the assignment with long-to-short order as requiring less time than the other two assignments. Participants were likely to choose a related homework assignment viewed as less effortful, less difficult, or less time consuming. Several concepts (e.g., matching law, behavioral momentum, and Premack reinforcement principle) were used in interpreting the results. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Unique Identifier

2008-05986-010

Title

Effects of problem order on accuracy, preference, and choice of multiplication assignments.

Publication Date

2007

Language

English

Author Identifier

Jaspers, Kathryn E.; Skinner, Christopher H.; Williams, Robert L.; Saecker, Lee B.

Email

Jaspers, Kathryn E.: kjaspers@utk.edu

Skinner, Christopher H.: cskinnel@utk.edu

Williams, Robert L.: bobwilliams@utk.edu

Saecker, Lee B.: lsaecker@utk.edu

Correspondence Address

Jaspers, Kathryn E.: University of Tennessee, A525 Claxton Addition, 1122 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, US, 37996, kiaspers@utk.edu

Affiliation

Jaspers, Kathryn E.: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US

Skinner, Christopher H.: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US

Williams, Robert L.: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US

Saecker, Lee B.: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US

Source

The Behavior Analyst Today, Vol 8(3), 2007, 347-359.

NLM Title Abbreviation

Behav Anal Today

ISSN

1539-4352(Electronic)

Other Serial Titles

Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice

Publisher

US: Joseph D. Cautilli

Other Publishers

US: American Psychological Association

Format Covered

Electronic

Publication Type

Journal; Peer Reviewed Journal

Document Type

Journal Article

Digital Object Identifier

http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0100626

Keywords

accuracy; preference; choice behavior; multiplication assignments

Index Terms

*Choice Behavior; *College Students; *Mathematics Education; *Preferences; Mathematics

PsycINFO Classification

3500 Educational Psychology

Population Group

Human; Male; Female

Age Group

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

Location

US

Methodology

Empirical Study; Quantitative Study

Release Date

20090427 (PsycINFO); 20141222 (PsycARTICLES)

Correction Date

20141222 (PsycINFO)

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