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Landauer, Thomas K., Ed.; McNamara, Danielle S., Ed.; Dennis, Simon, Ed.; Kintsch, Walter, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2007
"The Handbook of Latent Semantic Analysis" is the authoritative reference for the theory behind Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA), a burgeoning mathematical method used to analyze how words make meaning, with the desired outcome to program machines to understand human commands via natural language rather than strict programming protocols.…
Descriptors: Semantics, Natural Language Processing, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence
Wilcox, Wayne C.; Wilson, Brent G. – 1979
This paper examines knowledge of studying--knowing how and when to apply study strategies. Study strategies may be classified into three categories: memory strategies, comprehension strategies, and problem-solving strategies. Memory-study strategies help students remember what they study. Five attributes often characterize memory strategies:…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Educational Needs, Memorization, Methods
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Conforti, Diane; Feeley, Dot – 1974
This guide describes where specific skills are emphasized in the three reading texts (published by Ginn, Holt, and Lyons and Carnhan) used in the intermediate grades in the Stoneham (Massachusetts) Public School System. The four major sections of the book are color-coded and include phonetic and structural analysis, vocabulary development, study…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Problem Solving
Berg, Karen; And Others – 1975
This guide describes where specific skills are emphasized in the three reading texts (published by Economy, Ginn, and Holt) used in the primary grades in the Stoneham (Massachusetts) Public School System. The four major sections of the book are color-coded and include phonetic and structural analysis, vocabulary development, study skills, and…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Instructional Materials, Logical Thinking, Primary Education
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Reeve, Robert A.; And Others – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1987
Explains the difference between everyday thinking and academic thinking. Maintains that children who experience academic learning problems may rely too much on everyday thinking skills. Relates examples of this problem in reading, mathematics, and science. (JDH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Basic Skills, Daily Living Skills
Wright, E.N.; Wyman, W.C. – 1974
Specific criteria for the rating of each questionnaire item are stated in detail. The teacher is asked, after reading the questions carefully, to assign each second grade student a rating for every question. This rating should be based on a personal knowledge of the student. The booklet is divided into three sections with section 1 focusing on…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attention Span, Class Activities, Communication Skills
Okolo, Cynthia M. – 1990
This paper proposes four scenarios to guide future research investments by the federal Office of Special Education Programs in classroom uses of instructional technology for learners with disabilities. Sets of research and development activities to promote effective use of technology are proposed for: (1) reading instruction; (2) writing…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Disabilities, Educational Technology