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Direct linkLem, Stephanie; Onghena, Patrick; Verschaffel, Lieven; Van Dooren, Wim – ZDM: The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 2017
Refutational text is one of the many instructional techniques that have been proposed to be used in education as a way to achieve effective learning. The aim of refutational text is to transform misconceptions into conceptions that are in line with current scientific concepts. This is done by explicitly stating a misconception, refuting it, and…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Mathematics Education, Teaching Methods, Misconceptions
Smith, Richard Alan – Computing Teacher, 1988
Discusses how to examine and evaluate claims of improved academic performance in advertisements for computer-assisted instruction. Highlights include the proper use of comparison groups; types of statistical analyses; the Hawthorne effect; the interpretation of scores; interpreting graphic presentations; tests of significance; and cost…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Advertising, Comparative Analysis
