A Comparative Analysis of Two Homework Study Methods on Elementary and Secondary School Students' Acquisition and Maintenance of Social Studies Content.

Alber, Sheila R.; Nelson, Janet S.; Brennan, Kathleen B.

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ERIC Number: EJ655474

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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A Comparative Analysis of Two Homework Study Methods on Elementary and Secondary School Students' Acquisition and Maintenance of Social Studies Content.

Alber, Sheila R.; Nelson, Janet S.; Brennan, Kathleen B.

Education and Treatment of Children, v25 n2 p172-96 May 2002

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the comparative effects of two homework study methods on the acquisition and maintenance of social studies content. Thirty-two students (grades 5 and 9) scored higher on next-day quizzes when using a structured reading worksheet study method compared to a standard review questions study method. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Homework, Learning Strategies, Review (Reexamination), Social Studies, Study Guides, Study Skills, Worksheets

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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