Mathetics Programming

 

Mathetics Programming

        Mathetics Programming is one of the basic types of Programmed Instructions. It was developed by T F Gibert. The main features of Mathetics programming are Task Analysis and retrogressive Chaining. The examples provided in the material will help the learners to understand the technicalities of the mastery in subject matter and reverse chaining instructional method for solving Algebraic.Mathetics programming.

            Mathetic programmed instructional method is the most use full method of mathematics learning. It is. Systematic application of reinforcement theory to analysis and construction of complex repertoires which  represent

What are the uses of mathematical programming?

         Mathematical programming is used in planning production schedules, in transportation, in military logistics, and in calculating economic growth, by inserting assumed values for the variables in the equations and solving for the unknowns. Computers are widely used in obtaining solutions

 Mathetics programmed instruction meaning merits limitations

             Thomas F. Gilbert (1962) is the originator of the concept of mathetics programmed instruction. It is defined as a systematic application of reinforcement theory to the analysis and construction of complex repertoires which represent the mastery in subject matter. It is based on connectivist theory of learning. It is a reverse chaining approach. It is based on Principle of chaining, Discrimination and Generalization.
The word "Mahtetics" is derived from the Greeck word "Mathein" which means learn.
Mathetics programming is based on following assumptions.
1. Chaining of responses helps in learning to reach up to mastery level.
2. Reverse chaining of stimuli helps in learning, i.e. from whole to part, from Complex to simple.
3. Completion of task provides motivation to students.
       Frames size is organized in small step but in a reverse chain i.e. from complex content to its small, simple units to attain mastery level; Frame structure is based on Demonstration-prompts-release.
There are two types of frames-
1. Demonstration frames
2. Prescription frames.
          Responses are structured responses and responses determined by the programmer. Completion of task provides reinforcement. Wrong responses are ignored. Error helps in discrimination but not in learning. Its main purpose is to develop mastery of the content. Main focus is on Mathematics and grammar. It used for higher classes useful for complex and difficult task. It is useful for developing concepts of mathematics and grammar. It can be used in Distance Education.

Advantages

1. It is a task oriented programme.
2. Results can be linked to concrete goals which we intend to achieve through a mathetics programme.
3. Its stress on learner success at 90/90 criterion level of mastery motivates the learner.
4. It utilizes the principal of backward chaining.
5. It is relevant, significant, meaningful and valid in the eyes of the learner and programmer.

Limitations of Mathetics programming:

 1. Main emphasis is on mastery of the content rather than changes in behavior of the learner.

 2. Retrogressive chaining of stimuli if not effective for terminal behavior.

3. It is very difficult to develop retrogressive learning package.

4. It is very technical in nature and such as demands a lot of skill, training and labor on the part of  

      the programmer.

5. It is not suitable for learning the material of all subjects.

6. Mathetics cannot be used for factual content.

7. Mathetics is not based on any sound learning theory