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Bergerud, Donna; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1988
The study compared the effectiveness of two types of science textbook adaptations--graphics and study guides--and of self-study with 49 learning-disabled high school students in four classes. Results indicated better test scores for students using graphics-adapted texts. No differences were found between study guide adaptations and self-study.…
Descriptors: High Schools, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities, Media Adaptation
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Worthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Examines the reasons why errors occur in chemistry textbooks. Presents examples of the range of errors and proposes measures for addressing the problem. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Evaluation, Higher Education
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Newton, Thomas A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Questions the continued misuse of Markovnikov's Rule in organic chemistry texts. Claims that the results of several studies that show the reaction to be more complex than it appears at first. Criticizes authors of new texts who have perpetrated the rule based on reading older texts. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, College Science, Higher Education, Misconceptions
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McFadden, Charles P. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1992
Discusses relationships among teachers, curriculum package authors, and publishers. Describes the Atlantic Science Curriculum Project's reform efforts. Recommends that curriculum development projects include: (1) lengthy informal development; (2) combined testing of design and materials; (3) the withholding of contracts until materials are in…
Descriptors: Authors, Copyrights, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
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Bauman, Robert P. – Physics Teacher, 1992
Examines inconsistencies in science textbook discussions of vector quantities and force. Provides illustrations of textbook inconsistencies related to Newton's laws of motion and the concepts of centrifugal and coriolis force. (MDH)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Definitions, Force, Higher Education
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Exline, Joseph D., Ed. – Science Activities, 1989
The production of science textbooks and the processes whereby both producers and consumers can work to improve them are described. Included are discussions of selection at the state level and a publishers perspective, and six textbook experiments at different levels from different publishers. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Middle Schools, Science Activities
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Blystone, Robert V.; Barnard, Kimberly – BioScience, 1988
Examines college (introductory level) biology textbooks commonly used since 1950. Reports trends in new textbooks including length, graphics and content. Makes projections of future trends. Identifies major issues facing colleges related to biology textbook users. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Content Analysis, Higher Education
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Calfee, Robert; Chambliss, Marilyn – Annals of Dyslexia, 1988
The paper discusses (1) sources of difficulty in comprehending technical writing, (2) distinctions between content structure and text structure, (3) building blocks for expository writing and techniques of text design, (4) contrasts between American and Japanese science and social studies texts, and (5) suggestions for promoting comprehension.…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Expository Writing, Foreign Countries
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Kerber, Robert C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Addresses the growing size of college organic chemistry textbooks. Notes that at the current rate of growth, average textbooks will be 1544 pages long in year 2000. Suggests methods to reduce textbook size. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study
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Zuckerman, J. J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Argues that the field of inorganic chemistry is facing an identity crisis. Proposes that the current call for curriculum reform in inorganic chemistry is an opportunity to return to a stronger discipline. Presents a history of freshman chemical education and recommends a new program for inorganic chemistry. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
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Kundell, James E.; Hepburn, Mary A. – Environmental Professional, 1987
Describes some of the environmental education programs underway at the University of Georgia, particularly those that deal with public policy issues. Discusses efforts underway on campus, as well as through the Cooperative Extension Service, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, and the continuing education center. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Ethics, Government School Relationship