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Peer reviewedMastropieri, Margo A.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1992
Junior high learning-disabled students (n=29) were taught U.S. states and capitals. Students scored higher on items taught mnemonically than on items taught traditionally, whether students were required to provide forward or backward information. Significant correlations were found between performance and reported mnemonic strategy usage.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Geography Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Junior High Schools
