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Peer reviewedStovall, Ginger; Nesbit, Catherine R. – Science and Children, 2003
Describes action research experiences as the study was conducted and reflection upon the results. Determines whether 1st grade students have similar misconceptions about animals. Investigates whether a constructivist approach focusing on students' prior knowledge could alter the misconceptions. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Action Research, Animals, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedHale, Patricia – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Discusses examples from research of how students' misconceptions underlie their difficulties in interpreting kinematics graphs, possible underlying causes, and promising remedies. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Graphs, Learning Problems
