THE DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF A COLOR RACETRACK AND COLOR FLASHCARDS ON THE ACQUISITION OF BASIC COLOR FACTS FOR APRESCHOOL STUDENT WITH BEHAVIOR DISORDERS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a color racetrack on
the acquisition of basic color facts by a student in preschool getting ready for
kindergarten. A color racetrack is a practice procedure where known and unknown
facts were placed around an oval track with the objective being to finish the race
correctly and as quickly as possible. The effectiveness using color racetracks was
evaluated with a multiple baseline experimental design across one set of color facts;
with variation in the ratio of mastered to unmastered colored facts around the
racetrack. The results indicated that the color racetrack was affective in increasing the
accuracy and retention of the basic color facts by the participant. This experiment was
based on the racetrack procedure that has been effectively used to teach reading and
math, yet stretches beyond its initial purpose to include basic color facts as well. This
procedure was cost effective and required little training to implement; it was an overall
success.