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Rubman, Claire N.; Waters, Harriet Salatas – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2000
Using a comprehension-monitoring model, 192 skilled and less skilled readers from 3rd and 6th grade read stories containing inconsistent information. Half of the students constructed a storyboard representation of the stories and half only read the text. Results reveal that storyboard construction enhanced the integration of text propositions and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Grade 3
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Meece, Judith L.; And Others – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1988
Structural equation analysis of the cognitive engagement (CE) of 100 fifth and 175 sixth graders in science activities demonstrated that students who placed greater emphasis on task-mastery goals reported more active CE. Students oriented toward social recognition, pleasing the teacher, or avoiding work had a lower level of CE. (SLD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students