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Exploring Student Beliefs and Understanding in Elementary Science and Mathematics
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Beghetto, Ronald A.; Baxter, Juliet A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2012
This study had the goal of investigating the association among elementary students' (N = 276) science and math beliefs and the relationship between those beliefs and teachers' ratings of mathematical and science understanding. Results of structural path analysis indicate that in science, intellectual risk-taking (IRT; the willingness to share…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Self Efficacy, Path Analysis, Science Instruction
Multidimensional Analysis System for Quantitative Chemistry Problems: Symbol, Macro, Micro, and Process Aspects.
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Dori, Yehudit J.; Hameiri, Mira – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2003
Explores teaching methods to improve students' understanding of quantitative chemistry and their ability to solve related problems using the Multidimensional Analysis System (MAS). Investigates the relationships between MAS-classified chemistry problems and student achievement in solving these problems. Shows that improvement in student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Concept Formation, Learning Problems
A Developmental Analysis of Certain Piagetian Concepts among Some Nigerian Children.
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Ehindero, O. J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
The concepts of distance, area, and the coordinate reference systems were investigated in relation to the displacement volume task among 300 randomly selected primary and high school children in Nigeria. Although results support Piaget's hypothesis, a developmental lag of about two years was observed in Nigerian students. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Conservation (Concept), Developmental Stages