title: The effects of high-preference problems on the completion of nonpreferred mathematics problems.
abstract: Failure to initiate and remain engaged in academic tasks can have long-lasting effects for students. In this study, we investigated the effects of high-preference sequences on both digits correct per minute and latency to initiate nonpreferred mathematics problems for 3 students with emotional and behavioral disorders. We found that high-preference sequences had negligible positive effects on rate of problem completion but had larger effects on problem initiation. This study replicates and extends prior work on the effects of high-preference sequences on mathematics problem initiation and completion.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA. davidlee@psu.edu
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Brooke
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lylo
authors.forename: Brooks
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vostal
authors.forename: Youjia
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hua
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001526:Behavioral Symptoms / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D002755:Choice Behavior / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D011340:Problem Solving / Q000502:physiology*; D011930:Reaction Time