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Academic Self-Concept in Physics: A Multidimensional and Hierarchical Model Based on Learning Targets
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Jahanifar, Mojtaba – School Science and Mathematics, 2022
The academic self-concept (ASC) is a domain-specific construct, which plays an influential role in academic motivation and choices. Although some ASC models and instruments have been developed for mathematics and science, none have been specifically designed to measure the physics ASC. Therefore, this study focuses on designing and validating a…
Descriptors: Physics, Self Concept, Academic Ability, Self Concept Measures
Using the Mixture Rasch Model to Explore Knowledge Resources Students Invoke in Mathematic and Science Assessments
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Zhang, Danhui; Orrill, Chandra; Campbell, Todd – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether mixture Rasch models followed by qualitative item-by-item analysis of selected Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) mathematics and science items offered insight into knowledge students invoke in mathematics and science separately and combined. The researchers administered an…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Standardized Tests, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement
Preservice Teachers’ Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge of Fraction Operations: A Comparative Study of the United States and Taiwan
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Lin, Cheng-Yao; Becker, Jerry; Byun, Mi-Ran; Yang, Der-Ching; Huang, Tsai-Wei – School Science and Mathematics, 2013
This study examined (a) the differences in preservice teachers’ procedural knowledge in four areas of fraction operations in Taiwan and the United States, (b) the differences in preservice teachers’ conceptual knowledge in four areas of fraction operations in Taiwan and the United States, and (c) correlation in preservice teachers’ conceptual…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Mathematics, Knowledge Level, Correlation
How Common Is the Common Core? A Global Analysis of Math Teaching and Learning
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Khaliqi, David – School Science and Mathematics, 2016
The U.S. educational system is undergoing rapid and substantial changes with many states grappling with the adoption of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM). Important research questions remain unanswered regarding the potential efficacy of the CCSSM to improve student math performance compared with students around the globe.…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Change, Program Effectiveness
The Effects of a Teacher In-Service on Low-Achieving Grade 7 and 8 Mathematics Students
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Ross, John A.; Xu, YunMei; Ford, John – School Science and Mathematics, 2008
Previous research (e.g., Woodward & Baxter, 1997) found that Standards-based mathematics teaching provides marginal or no benefits for low achievers, in contrast with positive effects for middle and high ability students. A randomized quasi-experiment in 52 Canadian schools found that low achieving grade 7 and 8 students who received support…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Educational Research, Low Achievement, Grade 7
Student Knowledge of Health and Fitness Concepts and Its Relation to Locus of Control.
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Merkle, Dale G.; Treagust, David F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Responses of Australian students from grade 8 (n=53) and grade 9 (n=56) to questionnaires concerning health and fitness were correlated to locus of control. A significant negative correlation was found between student knowledge and the belief that health and fitness are controlled by chance. (Contains 14 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Correlation, Foreign Countries, Health Education, Hygiene