Mastery Learning Research

Our mastery-learning technology ensures that every student learns the skills of argument mapping at their own pace and with as much repetition and practice as they need to achieve mastery on each conept.

Effectiveness of Mastery Learning Programs: A Meta-Analysis Chen-Lin C. Kulik, James A. Kulik, Robert L. Bangert-Drowns

“A meta-analysis of findings from 108 controlled evaluations showed that mastery learning programs have positive effects on the examination performance of students in colleges, high schools, and the upper grades in elementary schools.”

The Effectiveness of Mastery Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Education Courses Charlottk R. Clark,Thomas R. Guskey, Jacques S. Benninga

“Multivariate analysis of covariance showed that even after controlling for demographic and affective variables, students in mastery learning sections scored higher on a common final examination, attained higher course grades, and were absent less often than students in sections taught by more conventional methods. Implications for teacher training and college- level instruction are discussed.”

Synthesis of Research on the Effects of Mastery Learning in Elementary and Secondary ClassroomsThomas R. Guskey, Sally L. Gates

“All of the 25 elementary and secondary school studies reporting achievement outcomes showed positive effects as a result of the application of groupbased mastery learning strategies.”