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Peer reviewedJablon, Paul C. – American Biology Teacher, 1992
Reprints a biology textbook review that the author asserts to be representative of a review for most biology textbooks. Critiques the role of biology textbooks in the biology curriculum. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, Book Reviews, High Schools, Science Education
Peer reviewedWright, Jill D.; Spiegel, Dixie Lee – American Biology Teacher, 1984
Discusses findings from a questionnaire survey of 622 biology teachers on: (1) how accurately they can judge readability of instructional materials; (2) what factors they consider when judging readability levels; and (3) if they considered differences in students' reading ability when selecting reading materials for them to use. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Content Area Reading, High Schools, Readability
