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Device for use in paired associate learning
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-10
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1998-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for use in situations involving paired associate learning. The device includes a plurality of stimuli which are each removably positioned to be viewed through a viewing hole associated therewith, and a plurality of stimulus covers each removably positioned to cover a viewing hole. The stimuli are letters, letter combinations, numerals and numeral combinations, or the like. Reading, number concepts and mathematics can be taught using the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C. Caldwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:58
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B17/00; G09B1/00; G09B1/02; G09B1/04; G09B1/06; G09B19/00; G09B19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
An educational device for use in paired associate learning situations, comprising: a base; a top sheet having a plurality of viewing holes defined therein and being removably positioned on said base, said base having a plurality of blind holes defined therein to be aligned with said top sheet viewing holes; a plurality of stimulus discs removably held in said base blind holes, said stimulus discs including selected stimuli located thereon to be aligned with individual viewing holes of said plurality of viewing holes and visible through said individual holes, said selected stimuli on said stimulus discs each including one of a plurality of associated components, a component on one disc being combinable with a component on another disc to form a selected unit used with teaching techniques involved in paired associate learning situations; and a plurality of stimulus covers releasably mounted on said top sheet to cover said viewing holes and prevent viewing therethrough so that viewing of said selected stimuli via said viewing holes is prevented by said viewing hole covering stimulus covers, said stimulus covers each being removable from a viewing hole covering position to expose a selected stimulus aligned with such uncovered viewing hole so that removal of a plurality of stimulus covers exposes components involved in paired associate learning situations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
An educational device for use in paired associate learning situations, comprising: a base; a top sheet having a plurality of viewing holes defined therein and being removably positioned on said base, said base having a plurality of blind holes defined therein to be aligned with said top sheet viewing holes; a plurality of stimulus discs removably held in said base blind holes, said stimulus discs including selected stimuli located thereon to be aligned with individual viewing holes of said plurality of viewing holes and visible through said individual holes, said selected stimuli on said stimulus discs each including one of a plurality of associated components, a component on one disc being combinable with a component on another disc to form a selected unit used with teaching techniques involved in paired associate learning situations; and a plurality of stimulus covers releasably mounted on said top sheet to cover said viewing holes and prevent viewing therethrough so that viewing of said selected stimuli via said viewing holes is prevented by said viewing hole covering stimulus covers, said stimulus covers each being removable from a viewing hole covering position to expose a selected stimulus aligned with such uncovered viewing hole so that removal of a plurality of stimulus covers exposes components involved in paired associate learning situations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 wherein said selected stimuli include single consonants.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 wherein said selected stimuli include single vowels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 wherein said selected stimuli include consonant blends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 wherein said selected stimuli include consonant digraphs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 wherein said selected stimuli include ngrams.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 wherein said paired associate learning situation includes teaching techniques involved in teaching reading.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 further including fastening means on said base for connecting said top sheet to said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 wherein said stimulus covers include a plurality of child-appealing figures.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The educational device defined in claim 1 wherein said stimulus covers include a plurality of discs.
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