Differential Cognitive and Affective Responses to Flow Diagrams in Science.

Holliday, William G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ160923

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1977

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Differential Cognitive and Affective Responses to Flow Diagrams in Science

Holliday, William G.; And Others

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 14, 2, 129-138, Mar 77

Describes a study in which tenth-grade biology students who were low verbal performers scored significantly higher on achievement tests when provided with picture-word diagrams of biological concepts than when provided with block-word diagrams. Students and teachers also preferred picture-word diagrams as indicated by a questionnaire. (MLH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Educational Research, Flow Charts, Instruction, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Verbal Ability, Visual Aids

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