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ERIC Number: EJ312606
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Content, Format, Gender and Grade Level Differences in Elementary Students' Ability to Read Science Materials as Measured by the Cloze Procedure.
Williams, Richard L.; Yore, Larry D.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v22 n1 p81-88 Jan 1985
Examines readability of elementary science textbooks regarding visual supplements (color, visuals, and page layout). Significant relationships were found between cloze scores and both grade level and content. Also found significant interaction between grade and sex in favor of older males. Eight of nine texts were at or near readability frustration level. (Authors/DH)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Readability, Science Education, Sex Differences, Textbook Content, Textbook Research, Textbooks
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research