Type and Frequency of Questions in Processing Textual Material.

Rickards, John P.; DiVesta, Francis J.

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Publication Date: 1974

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Type and Frequency of Questions in Processing Textual Material

Rickards, John P.; DiVesta, Francis J.

Journal of Educational Psychology, 66, 3, 354-62, Jun 74

Based on a comparison between two types of questions reflecting a distinction among various levels of learning--verbatim or rote and high order or meaningful--it is hypothesized that meaningful learning postquestions would facilitate retention more than rote-learning postquestions. (RC)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Learning, Prose, Questioning Techniques, Reading Comprehension, Recall (Psychology), Retention (Psychology), Rote Learning

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