Arithmetic work in the Bruckner free-order experiment was distinctly inferior to that of children with the same amount of schooling¶
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q1 i? Arithmetic work was reported distinctly inferior to that of other children with the same amount of schooling. → Kohl 1911
Evidence¶
Kohl 1911¶
Kohl, C. C., & Hughes, P. (1911). Communications and discussions. The Journal of Educational Psychology. https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Journal+of+Educational+Psychology
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Third reported result of the two-year free-order classroom experiment: the teacher judged the arithmetic work "distinctly in- ferior to that of the other children with the same amount of school- ing." No quantitative measures are printed.
"third, the arithmetic work has been distinctly in- ferior to that of the other children with the same amount of school- ing"
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- In the Bruckner experiment, work in all subjects except arithmetic was equal to or better than that in regular classes — related
- Freedom of instruction added remarkably to the interest and happiness of children in the Bruckner experiment — related
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Arithmetic work in the Bruckner free-order experiment was distinctly inferior to that of children with the same amount of schooling |
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Arithmetic work in the Bruckner free-order experiment was distinctly inferior to that of children with the same amount of schooling |
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1911 |
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