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Kaya, Erdogan; Newley, Anna; Yesilyurt, Ezgi; Deniz, Hasan – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2020
With the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), assessing K-12 science teachers' self-efficacy in Computational Thinking (CT) is an important research gap to study. Bandura defines self-efficacy as awareness of the individual's potential and capabilities to accomplish a goal. Teaching efficacy beliefs is a significant identifier…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Computation, Self Efficacy, Preservice Teachers
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Fields, Lawrence D.; Hawkes, Stephen J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Addresses the principles and problems associated with the use of significant figures. Explains uncertainty, the meaning of significant figures, the Simple Rule, the Three Rule, and the 1-5 Rule. Also provides examples of the Rules. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Higher Education, Mathematical Formulas
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O'Brien, James F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes laboratory-oriented software programs that are short, time-saving, eliminate computational errors, and not found in public domain courseware. Program availability for IBM and Apple microcomputers is included. (RT)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computation, Computer Software