Date of Award
4-1981
Degree Name
Specialist in Education
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Galen J. Alessi
Second Advisor
Dr. Howard Farris
Third Advisor
Dr. Joetta Long
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The differential calculation power (speed and accuracy) of three different addition procedures were investigated using the Hutchings " Low-stress", Fulkerson "Full-record" and conventional algorithms. The subjects were nine fourth grade students, five female and four male, approximately ten years of age. Elements of both multiple baseline and reversal designs were employed, varying the type of calculation method across phases. After exposure to each algorithm, students were given a choice of methods to use in solving a problem. Results indicated that both the Hutchings "Low-stress" and Fulkerson "Full-record" algorithms were generally superior in producing stable, accurate and efficient calculations. When given a free choice four students chose the Fulkerson "Full-record", three chose the "Low-stress" and two chose the conventional algorithms. It was suggested that future research investigate the components of each algorithm.
Recommended Citation
VanHevel, John Robert, "A Comparison of the Hutchings' “Low-Stress", Fulkerson "Full-Record" and Conventional Addition Algorithms for Speed, Accuracy and Preference with Regular Education Students" (1981). Masters Theses. 1792.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1792