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ERIC Number: EJ520411
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0256-8543
Cognitive and Affective Outcomes in a Multi-age Language Arts Program.
Mackey, Bonnie; And Others
Journal of Research in Childhood Education, v10 n1 p49-61 Fall-Win 1995
Examined along three assessment criteria (self-esteem and attitudes toward school, writing, and reading) the effects of literature-based mixed-age grouping compared to traditional grouping that emphasized a basal-reader approach in language arts. Found significantly higher increases in pretest-posttest scores for students in mixed-age settings. (DR)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Basal Reading, Bilingual Students, Childrens Literature, Language Arts, Mixed Age Grouping, Outcomes of Education, Primary Education, Reading Achievement, Self Esteem, Student Attitudes, Student Improvement, Writing Achievement
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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