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Learning style difference between gifted and nongifted sixth and seventh grade students. (The scholarship of teaching and learning).

Academic Exchange Quarterly

| March 22, 2002 | Heath, William J.; Monaco, Theresa M. | COPYRIGHT 2002 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the independent variables academic status (gifted and nongifted) and learning style preferences separated and combined, influence the academic performance of sixth- and seventh-grade students on the dependent variable of reading and mathematics. The instrument used to test the independent variable was the Learning Style Inventory (LSI) and the instrument used to test the dependent variable was the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS).

Introduction

Many teachers are continually frustrated with the so-called "underachieving" mathematics and reading achievement. The teacher ...

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