Field Test of a Numerical Basic Skills Curriculum

摘要

Memphis State University, under the auspices of the Chief of Naval Technical Training, designed a mathematics curriculum to teach fundamental mathematical skills to low aptitude sailors enabling them to attain at least eighth grade proficiency in mathematics. This report presents the results of a field test which evaluated the training effectiveness of the curriculum in the Apprentice Training program at the Recruit Training Command, Orlando. Suggestions for implementing the curriculum are given.