Poster

The Long-Term Effectiveness of Songs and Study Guides for Learning SAT Vocabulary

Poster Session VI - Board: VI-047
Saturday, May 23, 2009, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Golden Gate Exhibit Hall

Renee Bator
The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

Montgomery Bopp
State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Kara Carpenter
State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Nicole LeFevre
State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Steve Mansfield
State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Is it easier to learn SAT vocabulary if the vocabulary words are included as lyrics in songs? We assessed "Rock-the-SAT," a vocabulary-learning system that combines a study guide with vocabulary-based songs. We found better test scores after six weeks using the study guide, but no effect of listening to the songs.

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