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Twohig, Paul T. – 1982
A study was conducted to examine learning from textbook sentences that provide examples. It was predicted that an example written succinctly and with a word order that emphasized its parallel semantic relations with the exemplified principle, such as "animals have parasites; dogs have fleas," would have a positive effect on idea comprehension. It…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Content Area Reading, Context Clues
Peer reviewedGabel, Dorothy L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1983
Evaluates textbook content in light of goals set forth by the National Science Teacher's Association Project Synthesis. Examines the history of textbook change over two decades in comparison to CHEM Study 1963. Summarizes major features of texts that promote memorization at the expense of understanding. (JM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Objectives, Educational Trends, High Schools
