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Long, Brenda J. – 1992
A reading comprehension program was developed and implemented that addressed the needs of sixth-grade students. The program focused on critical thinking skills using a teamwork approach. Each heterogeneous small group used a checklist composed of before, during, and after reading questions and activities. At the conclusion of the 12-week…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades
Download full textMills, Margaret; Stevens, Patricia – 1998
A program was implemented for increasing writing and problem solving skills to increase educational achievement. The targeted populations consisted of sixth and seventh grade students from two growing middle class suburban communities located in the Midwest. The problems of inadequate writing and problem solving skills were documented through data…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Action Research, Classroom Techniques, Evaluation Methods
