East Carolina University|Florida Atlantic University
study focused accelerating development indepth science students n 513 grades 12 means enhancing reading comprehension using adaptation grade 35 cognitivesciencebased instructional model science ideas study implemented daily 45 minute instructional periods emphasizing indepth cumulative learning science coreconcept clusters provided teachers thematic focus aspects science instruction results confirmed feasibility implementing indepth science instruction primary level showed analysis covariance ancova experimental students obtained significantly higher achievement nationallynormed iowa tests basic skills itbs reading itbs science subtests comparable controls curricular policy implications increasing instructional time contentarea instruction primary level discussed nbsp