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Peer reviewedMastropieri, Margo A.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1988
Eight behavior disordered students (ages 7-11) in a self-contained class were given two units of instruction in science concepts in a crossover design, with each student receiving both mnemonic and traditional instruction. Student learning was significantly improved under mnemonic instruction, and high levels of concept retention were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Disorders, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
