Effective Reading in Science: a Handbook for Secondary Teachers

A Very Good copy of a title that ".has been written to show how pupils may be helped to read scientific materials more effectively."Slight wear to pale green boards. 128 pages. Text is clean with no markings. Includes Preface by the author. Table of Contents include 15 Chapters and a Bibliography and Index. Chapters:"Reading in science; Diagnosis and evaluation in the reading of science; Skill in varying rate of reading according to purpose of reader and nature of the material; Skill in using parts of a book; Skill in location and using sources of information; The ability to use correctly the vocabulary of science; The ability to understand and use formulas and scientific symbols; The ability to gain accurate information from graphic aids; The bility to read for exact meaning (noting main ideas and supporting details); The ability to organize the ideas obtained from reading; The ability to read directions accurately; The ability to evaluate science materials and to draw conclusions; The ability to apply data from reading to practical problems; Developing the desire to read widely in the area of science; Principles of a sound developmental reading program in science: a check list". …