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Menshew, Dave – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Purpose: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the engagement of Hispanic Advanced Placement science learners in California's Central Valley as perceived by high school teachers. Methodology: The mixed method study surveyed 20 Advanced Placement science teachers from the region of interest. Likert surveys were used to determine:…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Teacher Attitudes
Jackson, Luke M. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
This mixed method study was aimed at examining the influence of dual processing (Type 1 and Type 2 thinking) on the development of high school students' nature of science (NOS) views. Type 1 thinking is intuitive, experiential, and heuristic. Type 2 thinking is rational, analytical, and explicit. Three research questions were asked: (1) Do the…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, High School Students, Scientific Principles, Science Instruction
Hoepner, Cynthia Colon – ProQuest LLC, 2010
President Obama has recently raised awareness on the need for our nation to grow a larger pool of students with knowledge in science mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM). Currently, while the number of women pursuing college degrees continues to rise, there remains an under-representation of women in STEM majors across the country.…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, STEM Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Science