Dudzic, Rachael2016-03-042016-03-042013-05http://hdl.handle.net/11603/2405The purpose of this study was to determine whether semantic mapping would positively affect the vocabulary acquisition of intermediate level elementary school students. The measurement tools were the Open Court Reading Diagnostic and a teacher rating scale. This study involved the use of a pretest/posttest design to compare data. Achievement gains were statistically significant. Research in the area of vocabulary acquisition should continue based on the need for effective vocabulary instruction.39 p.en-USCollection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain information or permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Goucher Special Collections & Archives at 410-337-6347 or email archives@goucher.edu.Education -- Research papers (Graduate)Language acquisition -- Research.Semantics -- Research.Education, Elementary -- Research.Education -- Research papers (Graduate)Text