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Peer reviewedWillerman, Marvin; Mac Harg, Richard A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1991
A control group of 40 eighth graders completed a unit on elements and compounds. An experimental group of 42 completed concept maps on the same topic. Results of a one-tailed T test demonstrated the usefulness of concept maps as advance organizers. (KR)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping
Peer reviewedGermann, Paul J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Investigates the effect of a directed-inquiry approach to learning science process skills and scientific problem solving in the high school biology laboratory. Reports no main effect of the approach but an interaction effect of the approach and cognitive development. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Analysis of Covariance, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Biology
Peer reviewedSpiegel, George F., Jr.; Barufaldi, James P. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Community college anatomy and physiology students participated in a 14-hour study skills class designed to determine the effectiveness of a self-regulated strategy on immediate recall and retention of science knowledge. Results indicated that students who constructed graphic postorganizers recalled significantly more than students who simply…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Anatomy, Graphic Organizers, Higher Education
