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Peer reviewedBraun, Joseph A., Jr.; Cook, Malcolm L. – Social Studies, 1985
Described is how a Wyoming school district developed a program that offers fourth-graders, engaged in local community studies, first-hand experience in their heritage. An exposition that featured exhibits and stations depicting contemporary and historic social and economic practices was developed. (RM)
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Exhibits, Grade 4, History Instruction
Peer reviewedSternberg, Robert J.; Baron, Joan B. – Educational Leadership, 1985
The state of Connecticut has introduced a fourth-grade mastery test that assesses thinking skills. The test was developed cooperatively by the state's Department of Education, a testing corporation, and several cognitive psychologists; several alternative models of thinking were synthesized to produce a theoretical foundation for the test. (MCG)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Tests
Download full textWright, Mary J. – 1983
Written for a variety of audiences, this volume describes the University of Western Ontario Preschool Project in sufficient detail to permit its replication; findings of formative and summative program evaluations are reported along with research developing new criterion measures of social competence. Begun in 1973, the program was primarily…
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis, Compensatory Education
