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Lonsdale, Maria dos Santos; Dyson, Mary C.; Reynolds, Linda – Journal of Research in Reading, 2006
Examinations are conventionally used to measure candidates' achievement in a limited time period. However, the influence of text layout on performance may compromise the construct validity of the examination. An experimental study looked at the effects of the text layout on the speed and accuracy of a reading task in an examination-type situation.…
Descriptors: Tests, Construct Validity, Surveys, Reading Strategies
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Reichle, Joe; McComas, Jennifer; Dahl, Norm; Solberg, Gina; Pierce, Sarah; Smith, David – Educational Psychology, 2005
The purpose of this study was to evaluate intervention procedures to teach conditional use of a communicative request for assistance and independent task performance. A 40-year-old man with autism and severe mental retardation with a history of escape-related problems was taught to use a graphic symbol to request assistance and to engage…
Descriptors: Severe Mental Retardation, Intervention, Autism, Help Seeking
Callison, Daniel – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1998
Defines "time on task;" highlights aspects that contribute to engaging activities for learning. Discusses time needed for and time spent on learning; factors that influence quality of instruction; capabilities of teachers that influence the efficient use of time; several ways in which timing is critical for effective instruction; and convincing…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Activities, Performance