The Variability Effect: When Instructional Variability Is Advantageous
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DOI: 10.1007/s10648-019-09462-8
Abstract: Based on cognitive load theory, this paper reports on two experiments investigating the variability effect that occurs when learners’ exposure to highly variable tasks results in superior test performance. It was hypothesised that the effect… read more here.
Keywords: experienced learners; low levels; variability effect; mathematics ... See more keywords