A larger percentage of applied-science pupils averaged above 85 in the semester's work (46.6 vs 29.4)¶

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q2 i? In the distribution of semester averages, Section B had 46.6% of pupils above 85 versus 29.4% in Section A, which the author reads as a rather clear advantage for Section B. → Gilbert 1909

Evidence¶

Gilbert 1909¶

Gilbert, J. P. (1909). An experiment on methods of teaching zoology (preliminary report). The Journal of Educational Psychology. https://psycnet.apa.org/journal/edu

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Grade-distribution comparison of the two parallel sections: above 85, 29.4% vs 46.6%; 75 to 85, 41.1% vs 33.3%; 70 to 75, 23.5% vs 13.3%. The author notes Section B's average was pulled down by two students, and unplotted frequency curves showed uniform advancement of Section B stations.

"The per cent, of stu- dents making above 85 was 29.4 in Section A and 46.6 in Section B."

Discussion¶

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