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Preadolescents' Learning and Retention of a Spatial Visualization Skill.
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Smith, Walter S.; Schroeder, Cynthia K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
Investigates if instruction in spatial visualization has different delayed effects on boys and girls, and whether girls and boys comparably retain spatial skills over time developed through instruction. Results indicate instruction for both sexes can improve spatial visualization abilities, with no sex differences found in learning or retention.…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Native American Related Materials in Elementary Science Instruction.
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Matthews, Catherine E.; Smith, Walter S . – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Discusses findings of an experiment that compared Native Americans' attitudes and achievements in science, as measured by standardized scores, when taught science using culturally relevant materials and non-culturally relevant materials. Results suggest that educators should use culturally relevant materials when teaching Native Americans. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Achievement, American Indian Education, Attitudes, Cultural Education