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Abstract
Curricular implications regarding theoretical versus applicative preferences of students have been analysed in the research. The achievements of 119 students in a distance learning technological course (Digital Systems) were the input data (4 separate tests) for investigating the typology of the examinees. An innovative methodology, used seldom in scientific and technological educational research, has been employed to obtain a graphical presentation of the findings. Partial Order Scalogram Analysis with base Coordinates (POSAC) imposes content analysis and enables us to reveal the relations among students’ achievements and their background characteristics. One of the major conclusions relating to the curriculum designers and implementors is that even students who have difficulties with theoretical subjects stand a chance of coping with the demands of the entire course. Professional background (occupational economic branch and main activity) relevant to course subject matter has been found to be a factor in decreasing the rate of drop‐out, yet not affecting achievement levels.