Despite Cuban's insistence that we don't really know enough about what works, and why, he is willing to make some recommendations, most prominently, as we might expect, «systematically monitor whether new structures, programs, and materials aimed at improving academic achievement alter or
perpetuate traditional classroom practice.»
Research has found that the attitudes students take toward learning are heavily influenced by whether they have been led to attribute their success (or failure) to innate ability, to effort, or to other factors — and that
traditional classroom practices such as grading and competition lead them to explain the results in terms of ability (or its absence) and to minimize effort whenever possible.
The program consists of
both traditional classroom practice, such as teacher - led class discussion and student worksheets, and complementary interactive computer - based activities (CD - ROM) for individuals or groups.