Grammar Study Results
Wed, 11/14/2007 - 20:10 — dr. b.
A new study, funded by Carnegie, just published it's results on a study on grammar drills and comprehension/retention. While we have known since the 60's that grammar drills don't work this new study has actually found that there is actually a negative correlation. Yet more of a reason to teach grammar and mechanics only in the context of larger pieces of writing. You can download the study report here.
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Carnegie funded study
Hello Dr. Blackmon,
Thank you for the study. I have skimmed through it. I think that it is better to teach grammar and (sometimes) mechanics when a "teachable moment" occurs and if necessary.