Posts Tagged ‘comprehension’
Word-rich preschools pay off in 4th grade
VANDERBILT U. (US) — Preschool children who hear sophisticated language in preschool and at home reap rewards years later—performing well on fourth-grade reading comprehension and word recognition exams. Continue…
Friday, August 19, 2011 16:00 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Jun 16, 2011 12:51 - 0 Comments
Big numbers count when learning 1-2-3
U. CHICAGO (US) — Preschool children don’t “get” counting until they are taught about the numeral four and higher numbers, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 3, 2011 17:09 - 0 Comments
Precise med labels clear confusion
U. LEEDS (UK) — Simple words will replace commonly used, but often misunderstood phrasing on medicine bottles dispensed from UK pharmacies to ensure patients are taking prescriptions as intended. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 24, 2011 15:33 - 5 Comments
Being bilingual gives brains a boost
PENN STATE (US) — Speaking more than one language works like a mental gymnasium by strengthening the ability to distinguish between irrelevant and important information. (more…)
