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Peer reviewedShaver, Paul M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Describes experiment designed to test the effectiveness of an independent study program as a method of instruction. No significant difference was found between the scholastic achievement of students involved in independent study and those attending classes. In the following year the academic achievement of the experimental group was significantly…
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Educational Research, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCreswell, John L.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Independent Study, Instruction
Peer reviewedReed, Jack A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Responses to a three item questionnaire administered to 105 seventh grade students indicated that less than 40 percent favored greater individualization of their science classes. (PB)
Descriptors: Independent Study, Individualized Instruction, Instruction, Learning
Peer reviewedTaback, Stanley F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Describes three components of a seminar in mathematical problem solving for preservice mathematics teachers: (1) a cognitive component that accents particular phases of problem solving; (2) an affective component that allows for observation of skillful problem solvers; and (3) an investigative component that provides for independent study and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Heuristics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMcGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Three computer programs for the Apple II family are reviewed: (1) "Super Vocab Machine"--vocabulary self-tutorial; (2) "Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures: A Matter of Mystery"--database for the elements; and (3) "That's Life: Human Body Exploration"--information about the human body. (MVL)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry
