The Effect of Block-Word Diagrams on the Structuring of Science Concepts as a Function of General Ability.

Winn, William

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ERIC Number: EJ224399

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Publication Date: 1980-May

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The Effect of Block-Word Diagrams on the Structuring of Science Concepts as a Function of General Ability.

Winn, William

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v17 n3 p201-11 May 1980

Examines the effectiveness of block-word diagrams in science instruction for ninth graders using directed graphs that express content structure as key concepts joined by arrows. Results include the finding that the effect of text-plus-diagram treatment compared to text-only treatment was different for learners of different ability. (CS)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Diagrams, Educational Research, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Visual Aids

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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