Study guides can be used to accommodate diverse academic needs of students who are at risk or exceptional. This article offers a definition of study guides and outlines techniques for developing study guides, which should focus on content, learning objectives, vocabulary, learning activities, questions, and evaluation. (JDD)

This article presents guidelines for using the principles of typography to enhance the readability and legibility of classroom print materials for students with mild disabilities. Different elements of type, line length, page margins, and spacing are addressed. Recommendations for preparing materials that promote student performance are provided.…

Suggests that music listening and musical concepts such as tempo, melody, and form can be taught to students of any age by programed tapes with accompanying study guides. Provides instructions for recording such a tape and discusses appropriate content for the study guide. (SJL)

This paper reviews the literature and reports on three studies evaluating the use of hypermedia computer study guides or supplementary reading materials with regular students, remedial students, students having learning disabilities, and poor readers. Introductory material explains what hypermedia is and describes typical features. Research…