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ERIC Number: EJ249141
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Jul
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Effect of Teacher Vagueness Terms on Student Performance in High School Biology.
Smith, Lyle R.; Bramblett, Grace H.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n4 p353-60 Jul 1981
Analyzes a study which examined the effects of teacher vagueness on comprehension of high school biology students (N=48) regarding the vascular system of angiosperms. Includes the finding that teacher vagueness terms significantly affect student achievement and student perception of lesson effectiveness. (CS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Botany, Communication Skills, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Attitudes, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Styles
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research