SELFDRILL: The Sloan Selfdrill Program
8-656
Author: Francis M. Wheeler,
Beloit College, Beloit, WI
Operating System: Paper Tape
Source Language: PAL-III
Memory Required: 4K
Special Hardware Required: ASR33 Teletype recommended

 
Abstract: This program converts a PDP-8 with teletype into a general
learning school, i.e., the program is totally independent of subject matter.
User types a set of cue/response items into core file. Program presents
each cue repetitively, at intervals determined by user's response to the
particular item, until he is able to type the specified response quickly,
accurately and consistently. Includes file edit features, tape read and
punchout of drill items, the capability of systematic review, randomized
comments, randomized use of learner's name, program-assisted typing
with instant feedback and mitigation of non-significant errors during
response.

Restrictions: Requires modification for use on parity terminals
such as most DECwriters and DECscopes.

Note: See also DECUS No. 8-769.

Media Price Code: A2, B10, F6, G110
Catalog: August 1978