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Peer reviewedRafferty, Cathleen D.; Fleschner, Linda K. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1993
Examines and defines concept maps, describes how concept maps are constructed, and explains why concept mapping is a workable tool for meaningful learning and understanding. Compares concept maps with objective and essay exams and offers evaluation/scoring suggestions. (RS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Concept Mapping, Elementary Secondary Education, Grading
Peer reviewedBlanton, William E.; Moorman, Gary B. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1990
Investigates the amount of time teachers devote to directed reading activities and reading skills instruction; the amount of time devoted to components of each approach; and which instructional strategies are used in each approach and with what frequency. Finds that the majority of time allocated for reading lessons is devoted to reading skills…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Education, Grade 4
Peer reviewedMuth, K. Denise – Reading Research and Instruction, 1987
Examines three strategies designed to help middle school students use text structures to comprehend expository text: (1) hierarchical summaries, (2) conceptual maps, and (3) thematic organizers. Summarizes advantages and disadvantages of each strategy and recommends that teachers consider the outcomes they want and select the most appropriate…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Comparative Analysis, Concept Mapping, Content Area Reading
