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Zenke, Larry; Alexander, Larry – Educational Leadership, 1984
Describes a thinking skills program in Oklahoma that has brought about a significant rise in achievement test scores. Teaching strategies are based on the premise that students learn new things based on the resemblance between new and familiar words and ideas. (TE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Heuristics
Roblyer, M. D. – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Discusses visual literacy and its impact on school performance. Topics include rising scores on intelligence tests; the importance of visual literacy skills for university students; and implications for school practices related to technology, including teaching methods, teacher training, and equity issues. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education