title: Effects of high-preference single-digit mathematics problem completion on multiple-digit mathematics problem performance.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a sequence of three single-digit (1 digit x 1 digit) multiplication problems on the latency to initiate multiple-digit (3 digit x 3 digit) multiplication problems for 2 students in an alternative education school. Data showed that (a) during the preference assessment, both students selected the single-digit problems in a majority of the sessions, and (b) intervention resulted in a decrease in latency between problems for both students. Results are discussed in relation to using high-preference sequences to promote behavioral momentum in academic content areas.
authors.affiliation: Education Division, Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania 16546, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Belfiore
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: A U
authors.initials: AU
authors.lastname: Vargas
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Skinner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D011340:Problem Solving