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The use of a microcomputer in the primary school
(University of St Andrews, 1984) - ThesisThe current situation in primary schools is surveyed to set the scene for a discussion of the purpose, problems and possibilities of introducing microcomputers. Reasons are given for selecting the Corrmodore CBM/PET ... -
A cognitive analysis of reading, spelling and memory impairments in children with literacy disorders
(University of St Andrews, 1988) - ThesisThe 11 experiments reported in this thesis are concerned with 3 main areas of investigation addressing cognitive processes in children with reading and spelling difficulties. These are 4 main experiments which utilise a ... -
A comparison of S.C.E. and G.C.E. school qualifications as predictors of university performance
(University of St Andrews, 1980) - ThesisThe University of St. Andrews is unique in that one half of its intake has Scottish Certificate of Education (S.C.E.) qualifications and the other General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) qualifications. Also, the S.C.E. ... -
The influence of instructional approach on the reading strategies of beginning readers
(University of St Andrews, 1995) - ThesisThere are a number of models of reading development which propose that reading develops in a set sequence of stages (e.g. Frith 1985, Marsh et al 1981), and that each child must pass through one stage before it can move ... -
Developmental aspects of communication in children with Down's syndrome
(University of St Andrews, 1985) - ThesisThis thesis presents a series of investigations into communicative interaction between mothers and their preschool children with Down's Syndrome (DS), and mothers and their infants with DS. Reference to the literature in ...