Psychometric and instructional validation approaches in the hierarchical sequencing of learning tasks

Two strategies used to test prerequisite relationships among intellectual skills were employed to examine the sequence of three types of subtraction tasks. A psychometric validation strategy yielded results similar to an instructional validation strategy. This finding provides support for the use of...

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Published in:Journal of school psychology 1982-01, Vol.20 (3), p.232-243
Main Authors: Cancelli, Anthony A., Bergan, John R., Jones, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Two strategies used to test prerequisite relationships among intellectual skills were employed to examine the sequence of three types of subtraction tasks. A psychometric validation strategy yielded results similar to an instructional validation strategy. This finding provides support for the use of the more efficient psychometric approach for validating large numbers of learning hierarchies in relatively short periods of time.
ISSN:0022-4405
1873-3506
DOI:10.1016/0022-4405(82)90053-X