This archival data study examined the relations between cognitive abilities and math reasoning for Hispanic English learner (EL) students in grades 1 through 5 with an identified learning disability. The 295 student participants were referred for an initial psycho-educational Spanish or English evaluation due to academic concerns by their school…

The large volume of material to be learned in biomedical disciplines requires optimizing the efficiency of instruction. In prior work with computer-based instruction of neuroanatomy, it was relatively efficient for learners to master whole anatomy and then transfer to learning sectional anatomy. It may, however, be more efficient to continuously…

Compared were inductive programed, deductive programed, and conventional lecture-question methods of instruction related to Newton's Second Law of Motion on outcome gains including recall of factual information, ability to solve mathematical problems, and retention. Some 266 students in three schools participated and were compared for…

These materials, called "Springboards for Discussion," were designed to fit certain topics in the BSCS Blue Version textbook, "Biological Science: Molecules to Man," and to be presented by teachers using an overhead projector or magnetic audio-tapes, or both. The twelve "Springboards for Discussion" were used in first…

THIS PROJECT CONSISTED OF DEVELOPING AND TESTING MATERIALS DESIGNED TO TEACH THE PROCESSES OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY TO BEGINNING BIOLOGY STUDENTS. MATERIALS CALLED "SPRINGBOARDS FOR DISCUSSION" AND DESIGNED FOR PRESENTATION BY USING THE OVERHEAD PROJECTOR AND MAGNETIC TAPES WERE USED IN INSTRUCTION. MATERIALS OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES WERE…