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ERIC Number: EJ392677
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
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An Evaluation of the Use of Analogy, Simile, and Metaphor in Science Texts.
Gilbert, Steven W.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n4 p315-27 Apr 1989
Investigates whether enriching text with analogies, similes, and metaphors has an impact on student cognitive learning and attitudes. Reports no gain on achievement, negative gain on attitude, no gain on proposition recall test, and negative gain on student attention to the text. (YP)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Language Usage, Metaphors, Science Curriculum, Science Materials, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Text Structure, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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