The present study aimed at investigating the effect of training in think-alouds on the reading comprehension of eighth grade English as a foreign language (EFL) students. The subjects (n=32) were randomly assigned to control ...
The purpose of this study was two fold: (a) to investigate the effect of incorporating a communication component consisting of writing story problems in mathematics instruction on the students' ability to choose a strategy, ...
The use of silica fume has been steadily increasing all over the world as designers utilize the resulting high performance concrete (HPC) to increase the concrete compressive strength and to reduce or eliminate durability ...
Two experiments were conducted to evaluate some physical treatments of a locally produced yellow-cream sorghum grain in relation to tannin content, metabolizable energy and nutritive value in boiler starter and finisher ...
Background: Diabetic nephropathy is one of the major life threatening complications of diabetes mellitus. It is characterized by renal hypertrophy, increased extracellular matrix deposition, increased albumin excretion ...
Throughout history, tribalism has been looked at as a concept that impedes devel opment and leads to nepotism, corruption, favoritism, and avoidance of responsib ility. Tribal beliefs and tribal bonds, through family and ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of two mnemonic instruction methods on short-term retention, long-term retention and transfer of learning. The subject area used to apply mnemonic methods of instruction ...
Skin cancer is the most prevalent malignancy in humans. Its chief cause is chronic exposure to ultraviolet-B radiation (UVB). An accumulating body of evidence shows that retinoid receptors, the nuclear receptors for retinoic ...
One of the goals of science education is to prepare scientifically literate individuals who are able to analyze, interpret, and use scientific knowledge in meaningful ways. One way to achieve this goal is through teaching ...
The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not the construction of--concept maps by students, as a regular homework, can improve students' achievement--on chemistry tests that included higher order thinking skill ...
This study investigated the effect of journal writing in mathematics classes on achievement in and attitude towards mathematics. Achievement included school mathematics achievement, conceptual understanding, procedural ...