After completion of the unit, a two-part achievement test was administered to
the two groups. Part A measured achievement classified as knowledge comprehension,
application, and analysis; Part B measured achievement classified
as synthesis and evaluation. Group means on Part A were compared using a
one-factor analysis of variance; significant differences were found favoring the
4MAT group (F 1, 44 = 4.06 p < .05). Student performance on Part B was scored
by raters; group means were compared using a one-factor analysis of variance.
There were no significant differences between the means on Part B (p > .05).
Thirty-five days after the conclusion of the unit, the same form of the test was
administered to both groups. Group means on Part A were compared using a
one-factor analysis of variance; significant differences were found favoring the
4MAT group (F 1, 46 = 10.10, p < .05). Student performance on Part B was compared
using a one-factor analysis of variance; no significant relationship was
indicated (p > .05).