Research Indicates That Mastery Learning Approaches Are Superior to Traditional

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that mastery learning approaches are superior to traditional instruction in several ways. Which one of the following conclusions should not be drawn on the basis of research on mastery learning?

A) Academic achievement is higher in classrooms that emphasize mastery learning.
B) High-ability students are the primary beneficiaries of mastery learning approaches.
C) Students remember material for a longer period of time when taught with a mastery learning approach rather than with traditional instructional methods.
D) Some forms of mastery learning (e.g., Keller's PSI) promote regular study habits rather than procrastination and cramming.