I would be that "concept signaling" cuts down on study time, and is especially helpful in raising grades if a test bank is used that focuses on the items that you mention. On the other hand, I would also bet that essay questions requiring a narrative integration of material would reveal problems.
Michael T. Scoles, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology & Counseling University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 72035 501-450-5418 >>> "Miguel Roig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 04/28/07 9:15 AM >>> my colleague, Jeff Nevid, has published evidence that at least one of those learning aids, concept signaling, (when short definitions/explanatory notes appear in the margins of the page) can enhance student performance. --- To make changes to your subscription go to: http://acsun.frostburg.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=tips&text_mode=0&lang=english
